The leadership of the Ebem Ohafia Development Union (EODU) has strongly condemned the recent killing of a young man in Ebem Ohafia and distanced the community from the unfortunate act.
The incident, which occurred on June 5, 2025, at Awo Ndị Anaga, Ebem Ohafia in Ohafia LGA of Abia State, involved two suspects, Njoku Ugbu Uduma and Ogbuka Ugbu Uduma, and their nephew, the victim identified as Chikaodi Idika Awa.
In a press release signed by the union’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ifeanyi Okali, made available to ABN TV, the EODU explained that the suspects and the deceased were not indigenes of Ebem Ohafia but migrants who had settled in the community for business.
The statement noted that the suspects, originally from Ndị Anyorie Ohafia, had accused their nephew of repeated theft and mental instability. In response, they chained and beat him to death, later burying him in a shallow grave in an attempt to cover up the crime. However, the truth came to light when community youths led by their Chairman, Mr. Olua, arrived at the scene, causing the suspects to flee.
The EODU emphasized that Ebem Ohafia is a peace-loving and accommodating community, welcoming people from all backgrounds. However, it stressed that all residents are expected to obey the law and uphold the community’s values.
“Both the suspects and the victim are not citizens of Ebem Ohafia. They were migrants living among us. This tragic act does not reflect the character of our people,” the statement read.
The union assured the public that the case has been handed over to the Nigeria Police and that the community is cooperating fully to ensure that justice is served.
“We remain committed to peace, law, and order in Ebem Ohafia. No form of criminality will be tolerated in our land,” said Mr. Ifeanyi Okali, PRO of the EODU.
The community leadership also extended its condolences to the deceased’s family and urged all residents and visitors to remain law-abiding and vigilant.
