The community of Nimbo in Uzo Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State who were victims of a deadly attack from suspected Fulani Herdsmen have made a demand of a whopping N17bn from the Federal government to cover the losses they suffered.
Their traditional ruler, Igwe John Akor, made this demand while testifying at the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the matter.
The traditional ruler stated that the funds would go a long way in repairing the damage done to the community.
He said, “Our community demands a compensation of N17 billion for human loses, unlawful destruction of property and criminal deprivation of use of our farms for over two decades,
“The conclusive evidence of deaths recorded during the incursion stands at 11. The economy of our community has been ruined.
“Part of our prayers is for a combined team of police, DSS and the military to investigate why the invasion was not contained in spite of prior information to the effect.
“We equally request the Federal Government to establish security presence in Nimbo being a border community,” testified Akor.
Akor added that he hadn’t been given any sort of compensation or token by the herdsmen to allow them graze in the first place.
Akor said that a traumatic center would have to be built to help some of the survivors, this is in light with reports that at least 2 women had gone mad over the incident after losing loved ones in the attack.