Enugu govt reacts to reports of ‘attack by bandits’ on Awgu community

By Ayorinde Oluokun

The Enugu government has described claim of attacks by alleged Fulani bandits in Awgu community, Awgu Local Government Area of the state as false and misleading.

Enugu State government made the denial in reaction to the report of the attack by alleged bandits on Awgu community circulating on social media and other platforms.

The online reports had indicated that some lives were lost in the attack.

However, Enugu Commissioner for Information and Communication, Malachy Agbo, the government categorically stated that no such incident occurred anywhere in Awgu or any other part of the state.

Agbo described the report as a fabrication deliberately concocted by individuals seeking to misinform the public and create unnecessary panic.

According to the Commissioner, residents of Awgu and other communities across Enugu State are peacefully going about their lawful activities without any security breach of the nature being alleged.

“The attention of the Enugu State Government has been drawn to the spurious and completely false report alleging an attack on innocent citizens in Awgu Local Government Area. We wish to state unequivocally that no such incident occurred. The report is fake, baseless, and exists only in the imagination of those peddling it.

“We therefore urge members of the public to disregard the misinformation and refrain from spreading unverified claims capable of causing fear and confusion among citizens. The administration of Governor Peter Mbah has made security a top priority and continues to invest heavily in measures aimed at safeguarding lives and property across the state.

“It is unfortunate that some individuals, apparently uncomfortable with the prevailing peace, security, and stability in Enugu State, would resort to fabricating falsehoods in a desperate attempt to score cheap political points at the expense of Ndi Enugu and the state’s hard-earned reputation as one of the safest destinations in the country.”

The Commissioner further warned that the government would not fold its arms while malicious actors spread falsehoods capable of undermining public confidence and security. He stressed that anyone found to be involved in the deliberate creation or dissemination of fake news would face the full weight of the law.

He reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, emphasizing that the safety and well-being of Ndi Enugu remain central to Governor Peter Mbah’s transformational development agenda.

The Enugu Government therefore urged residents of the state to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, while relying only on verified and credible sources of information regarding security matters in the state.