Communal Clash: Warring youths sue for peace

The youths of the two communities spoke in the presence of their traditional rulers at a peace meeting

Aguleri and Umuleri youths in Anambra East and West Local Government Area of Anambra State have sued for peace, vowing to stop all forms of hostility and communal clashes, which have lasted for over 20 years in the communities.

The youths lamented that the clashes have led to the loss of lives, properties and other valuables that would have been of benefit to the two communities.

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The youths of the two communities spoke in the presence of their traditional rulers at a peace meeting held at the council headquarters of Anambra East Local Government.

The spokesman for the youths, Mr Echidiegwu Ginikanwa said that the two communities have resolved not to fight again. He described the communal clashes in the area as senseless that should have been avoided.

“The war is senseless and uncalled for and some people who do not want peace in our land have been profiting from it in order for it not to end. We the youths of the two communities have resolved to put an end to this senseless war and we are making our official presentation before the traditional rulers of Anambra East Local Government Area,” he said.

The member representing Anambra East and West at the House of Representatives, Chief Chinedu Obidigwe commended the youths for resolving the crisis that has defied solution over the years.

It was learnt that the youths from the two communities would be holding a peace rally before the end of this month. The Governor of the state, Chief Willie Obiano is from Aguleri.