The chairman, House of Representatives Committee on Reformatory Institutions, Hon Anayo Edwin on Sunday has sued for peace over the lingering communal crisis between the people of Ezza and Effium in Effium community in Ebonyi State which has claimed several innocent lives and properties worth millions of naira destroyed.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by the lawmaker representing Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency of Ebonyi State, urging the warring communities to end the crisis and allow peace to reign for meaningful development to manifest.
Edwin while condemning the crisis in the community, declared that the situation was unacceptable and must stop immediately.
The lawmker who commiserated with victims of the communal clash, called on the Ebonyi State government, security agencies, elders, leaders and youths of Effium and Ezza-Effium community to do everything within their power to stop the communal clash.
According to him, “It is most worrisome that both Effium and Ezza-Effium people, who have lived together as brethren for several decades, have permitted misunderstanding, provocation or whatever prank of the devil to change them from their brothers’ keepers to mutual enemies.
“This situation is unacceptable and should stop without delay. Our brothers in Effium community, whether Effium or Ezza-Effium are hereby reminded that human lives are sacred and properties which are results of positive human industry deserve protection.
“This is why God enacted the sixth, eighth and ninth commandments to protect human lives and property. I am certain that every human culture in Nigeria and Ebonyi State including those of our Effium and Ezza-Effium brothers has laws that protect human lives and property.”
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