The Ebonyi State Government has commenced the demarcation of the boundary between the two communities of Abomege and Ishinkwo in Onicha Local Government Area of the state.

A viral Facebook video, circulated by the Public Relations Officer of the local government area, Omenkannaya Orogwu, via his Facebook page, shows earth-moving machines under the supervision of the local government chairman, Ikechukwu Ogbuoffia, accompanied by security agents, executing the demarcation.

In the video, Orogwu, who traced the hostilities between the people of Abomege and Ishinkwo back to 1912, claimed that over 1,000 lives had been lost in the conflict. He stated in the video: “This marks the commencement of the boundary demarcation between the Abomege and Ishinkwo communities. We are here to witness this historic moment in the lives of these communities.

“Recall that the hostilities between the two communities began as far back as 1912. But today, to the glory of God, the Governor of Ebonyi State, in collaboration with the Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area, has taken a bold step to bring a permanent end to these hostilities, which have ravaged the two communities.

“It is no exaggeration to say that this war, which began in 1912, has claimed over 1,000 lives. We give God all the glory for giving us Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.

“Recall that many successive administrations could not take this bold step that the governor is taking today, in collaboration with the Chairman of Onicha Local Government Area.

“Our role is to continue praying for the two of them to succeed in their efforts to end these hostilities and restore peace and tranquility in all the troubled areas of the state. We are happy that this is happening in our time and before our very eyes.



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