Tony Okafor, Awka
The Ezinano Community has condemned the gruesome Nibo Massacre, which claimed 16 lives during the Onwa Asaa festival in Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area.
As a consequence, the community had announced a ₦10m bounty for information leading to the capture of the perpetrators.
The Nibo Massacre, a tragic incident that shocked the region, sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice.
Ezinano, sharing affinity with Nibo, was particularly affected, having lost some of its residents in the violence.
Community leader Ozo Chief Jeff Nweke made the bounty announcement during the Second Edition of Ezinano Day, a celebration of the community’s culture and heritage.
Chief Nweke declared war on cultism in Ezinano and surrounding areas, vowing to avenge future deaths.
“We will not rest until justice is served,” Chief Nweke said, adding”The Ezinano Community will not tolerate violence or cultism. We urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring the perpetrators to justice.”
In addition to the bounty, Chief Nweke unveiled a ₦100m empowerment fund for local women, initially launching with ₦50m.
The fund aims 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,” Chief Nweke explained.
He added, “We believe that empowering women is key to unlocking our community’s potential.”
The Ezinano Day celebrations featured vibrant masquerade dances, cultural performances, and community festivities.
The Ezinano Community’s bounty and empowerment initiatives are seen as a significant step towards promoting peace and justice in the region.
Meanwhile, Chief Jeff Nweke has hinted that he would hand over the mantle of Ezinano community leadership to another person before the end of December, 2024.
Ezinano Awka Places N10m Bounty on Nibo Massacre Perpetrators,warns cultists
The Ezinano Community has condemned the gruesome Nibo Massacre, which claimed 16 lives during the Onwa Asaa festival in Nibo, Awka South Local Government Area.
As a consequence, the community had announced a ₦10m bounty for information leading to the capture of the perpetrators.
The Nibo Massacre, a tragic incident that shocked the region, sparked widespread outrage and calls for justice.
Ezinano, sharing affinity with Nibo, was particularly affected, having lost some of its residents in the violence.
Community leader Ozo Chief Jeff Nweke made the bounty announcement during the Second Edition of Ezinano Day, a celebration of the community’s culture and heritage.
Chief Nweke declared war on cultism in Ezinano and surrounding areas, vowing to avenge future deaths.
“We will not rest until justice is served,” Chief Nweke said, adding”The Ezinano Community will not tolerate violence or cultism. We urge anyone with information to come forward and help bring the perpetrators to justice.”
In addition to the bounty, Chief Nweke unveiled a ₦100m empowerment fund for local women, initially launching with ₦50m.
The fund aims 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,” Chief Nweke explained.
He added, “We believe that empowering women is key to unlocking our community’s potential.”
The Ezinano Day celebrations featured vibrant masquerade dances, cultural performances, and community festivities.
The Ezinano Community’s bounty and empowerment initiatives are seen as a significant step towards promoting peace and justice in the region.
Meanwhile, Chief Jeff Nweke has hinted that he would hand over the mantle of Ezinano community leadership to another person before the end of December, 2024.
