Governor Peter Mbah has kept mum as several women of the Ezimo community in the Udenu Local Government Area of Enugu State on Saturday took to the streets to protest the alleged kidnapping of five residents and the shooting of another during an attack on the community.
Marching through major roads in the area, the protesters said the incident had deepened fear and insecurity, leaving residents anxious about their safety. One victim of the attack is currently receiving treatment in a hospital.
The development was revealed by social media influencer “Sen.” Chijinkem Ugwuanyi, who shared details and videos of the protest on Facebook. According to him, residents who confirmed the incident said recent cases of abductions and shootings had made the community unsafe, prompting the women to demand immediate government action.
In the video posted online, the protesting women called on the Enugu State Government and security agencies to intervene urgently and restore peace, warning that the community could no longer endure persistent threats and attacks.
Ugwuanyi described the protest as a “cry for help,” noting that the women were appealing for protection and swift intervention to secure the community and end the growing wave of insecurity.
Meanwhile, Governor Mbah is yet to officially speak on the incident as of filing the report
