The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed the abduction of Mr. Uduma Idam-Chima, who was kidnapped in Amasiri, Afikpo South Local Government Area, by suspected warlords.

Spokesperson for the command, Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this on Friday in Abakaliki, stating that investigations have already begun into the June 14 incident.

A Community Outraged

The Oso-Edda Development Union has condemned the abduction, describing it as a fresh provocation against the peace-loving people of Oso-Edda in Edda Local Government Area. According to their President-General, Ama Aba Emeh, the kidnapping is even more 

painful because it occurred shortly after a peace meeting convened by Governor Francis Nwifuru on April 30, 2025.

“We, the people of Oso-Edda, are heartbroken. This is not just an attack on one person; it’s an attack on our peace,” Emeh said.

A History of Violence

This isn’t the first time violence has erupted between communities in Oso-Edda and Amasiri, who have long been entangled in a boundary dispute.

Emeh recalled a deadly attack on April 6, where six residents — including a pregnant woman and her child — were killed, and properties worth millions of naira were destroyed. He also cited a February 2023 incident where several Oso-Edda farmers were kidnapped while working in their fields.

A Call for Action

The union is now calling on:

Governor Francis Nwifuru

The Inspector General of Police

Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police

…to step in swiftly and decisively before more lives are lost.

“We’ve stayed peaceful out of respect for our Governor’s leadership. But how much longer can we endure these provocations?” Emeh asked.

The Situation Now

The police say they are investigating and taking necessary steps. Meanwhile, the affected communities remain on edge, hoping the authorities will bring lasting peace and justice to the area.

Final Word:
The continued violence in Ebonyi is a painful reminder of the importance of resolving communal disputes before they escalate. For residents of Oso-Edda and Amasiri, peace can’t come soon enough.