The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed an online report claiming that herdsmen had invaded homes and schools in Eha-Amufu, calling the allegations “baseless, mischievous, and misleading.”
A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, clarified that no community in Eha-Amufu or any other part of Enugu State had been invaded, besieged, or displaced, contrary to the claims. The Police further explained that the so-called “overrun farm settlements” are temporary shelters used by farmers, who return periodically to their villages. While acknowledging that there were farmer-herder clashes in Eha-Amufu in 2021 and 2022, the statement emphasized that joint security efforts had since restored peace and stability to the area.
The Police Command also commended the Enugu State Government for its “intentional and intensive interventions” aimed at bolstering security under Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. These measures include the deployment of 150 military personnel and Special Forces, as well as the construction of the nearly completed 21.7km Agape-Agu Mgbuji-Ogbete access road, which has improved security and connectivity within the community.
Additionally, the Police criticized the media outlet responsible for the report, accusing it of using unrelated images to deceive the public. A forensic analysis confirmed that the photos were repurposed from incidents in neighboring states, including images posted by Amnesty International following a February 4, 2025, attack on Nkalaeha community.
CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, the Commissioner of Police, urged residents to ignore the false report and reassured them of the Police Command’s commitment to ensuring peace and order. He also called on the people of Eha-Amufu to remain law-abiding, cooperate with security agencies, and report any legitimate security concerns through official channels.
