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Members of the Ezinano Community in Awka South Local Government Area of Anambra State have announced a N10 million reward for anybody who will offer information leading to the arrest of perpetrators of the killings that occurred in Nibo community two weeks ago.
No fewer than 13 lives were lost in the incident which occurred in Nibo, also in Awka South Local Government Area during the community’s ‘Onwa Asaa festival,’ when a group of gunmen invaded the venue of the festival and started shooting indiscriminately.
The state Police Command confirmed the killings, describing it as a “cult-related clash” which also involved some residents of the Ezinano community.
Ezinano community shares a boundary with Nibo.
The leadership of Ezinano announced the reward on Friday, during the Second Edition of “Ezinano Day,” a celebration of the community’s culture and heritage.
Speaking on the development, the community leader, Ozo Chief Jeff Nweke condemned the dastardly attack in the area, while declaring war on cultism in Ezinano and surrounding communities, just as he vowed to avenge future deaths.
Nweke said, “The Ezinano community will not tolerate violence or cultism. We will not rest until justice is served. We urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring the perpetrators to justice.
“A N10m reward has been set aside by anyone with useful information that will help the community to capture the perpetrators and put an end to the dastardly act.”
Nweke also unveiled an N100m empowerment fund for rural women, with an initial launch of N50m.
He added that the fund was meant to support women-led initiatives and promote economic development in the area.
“The empowerment programme is part of our commitment to building a prosperous and peaceful community. We believe that empowering women is key to unlocking our community’s potential,” he added.
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