Youths of Umunneochi in Abia State, today protested against incessant kidnapping and killings perpetrated by Fulani Herdsmen in the community.
The protesting youths angrily blocked the Leru Junction along Enugu Port Harcourt expressway to press home their demands. The protesters caused a mild gridlock.
The youths present the following demands:
1. That the Chairman of Umunneochi LGA must rise up to his responsibilities or excuse himself immediately.
2. The dismantling of the military checkpoint at Lomara roundabout in Umunneochi LGA after it has been alleged that they are providing cover for kidnappers of Fulani origin in surrounding forests.
3. The immediate relocation of the cattle market at Lokpanta reported to be a hideout for criminals who come there to spend their loot.
Kidnapping: Umunneochi youths march to Leru Junction along Enugu Port Harcourt expressway to press home their demands pic.twitter.com/G40U5aeV94
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The protests is happening few days after the Methodist Prelate, Samuel Kanu-Uche was kidnapped along the Umunneochi axis and he was made to pay N100M to the kidnappers for his freedom.
The cleric, during a press conference in Lagos revealed that his captors were Fulani Herdsmen and they bragged that they’re in every bush in South-East.
Below is the video of the press conference:
