Boundary crisis: Ebonyi orders destruction of shrines in Amasiri
The Francis Nwifuru-led Ebonyi State Government has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in Amasiri community following violent clashes with neighbouring Okporojo community. Governor Nwifuru issued the directive
The Francis Nwifuru-led Ebonyi State Government has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in Amasiri community following violent clashes with neighbouring Okporojo community.
Governor Nwifuru issued the directive after an expanded Security Council meeting at the Old Government House in Abakaliki, the state capital.
The meeting reviewed the worsening security situation arising from the boundary dispute between Amasiri and Okporojo communities.
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Nwifuru directed stakeholders in Amasiri to identify the locations of all shrines in the area to enable security agencies supervise their demolition.
“The council has also directed that all the shrines and deities in Amasiri clan be destroyed, and stakeholders of the area are under obligation to show the state government and security agencies the locations of the shrines,” the governor said.
He also announced the constitution of a 19-member committee to demarcate the disputed boundary between the two communities.
According to him, the demarcation became necessary following an agreement reached by both parties to resolve the protracted dispute.
The committee will be chaired by the State Commissioner for Border and Conflict Resolution, Paul Nwobashi.
