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Forgive us, herdsmen beg Imo community after shooting at indigenes

Suspected armed herdsmen who shot at their host community in Obokofia community in Ohaji/Egbema local government area, Imo State, have asked to be forgiven over the incident.Newsmen learnt after the security council meeting held on Wednesday in Ohaji/Egbema in Owerri, between the transition community chairman, Damian Ezeru, alongside leaders of Hausa community and herdsmen.

Ezeru further said that he would report to the governor, Emeka Ihedioha, on the outcome of the meeting for his final decision.

Journalists were told that those in the security council meeting including members of the Department of State Service, Imo state Hausa Community Chairman, Suleman Ibrahim Suleman, leader of the herdsmen, Yahaya Haruna.

Other stakeholders included the Town Union President of Obokofia community, Ben Mark Adizua, traditional rulers, as well as members of the clergy. According to Ezeru, while speaking to his people after the security council meeting said: “I promised to communicate to the state government on what we have resolved, after hearing from both sides.

“We have assured our people of maximum security promised to handle the whole issue as a matter of urgency and to achieve peace in the area.

“I urge the people to remain calm for there will not be further violent between them and Herdsmen. “I have listened carefully to the complaints and plights of our people and I promised to report to the appropriate body for final decision. I pleaded with them to remain calm and not to take laws into their hands.”

Ben Idah

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