The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, has ordered a full-scale investigation into the violent clashes that erupted in Umuchigbo-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, leading to the gruesome killing of two brothers and the destruction of several properties.
According to a statement made available to DAILY GAZETTE on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the Commissioner visited the affected community to assess the level of damage and assured residents of the police’s commitment to restoring peace.
During the visit, CP Giwa expressed deep concern over what he described as “senseless and avoidable” violence that had claimed innocent lives and left a trail of destruction.
He directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to launch a thorough and discreet probe into the incident and ordered a sustained manhunt for fleeing suspects, promising that all perpetrators would be brought to justice.
“The Command will not tolerate any act of violence under any guise,” the Commissioner warned.
“Those responsible for these criminal acts will face the full weight of the law.”
Preliminary police investigations revealed that the crisis stemmed from a protracted leadership tussle that had divided the community for years.
The report further indicated that the killing of two brothers on October 29, 2025, allegedly by one faction, triggered retaliatory attacks the following day by the opposing group, leading to the burning of five residential buildings and the destruction of several vehicles.
So far, twenty-seven (27) suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, while efforts are ongoing to track down others who are still at large.
CP Giwa called on traditional rulers, community leaders, and youth groups in Umuchigbo-Nike to embrace dialogue and work closely with security agencies to restore lasting peace.
He urged the warring factions to sheathe their swords and allow justice to take its course.
“We must work together to end this cycle of violence,” he said, assuring that normalcy has been restored to the community following the deployment of police operatives to maintain law and order.
The Enugu State Police Command reiterated its commitment to ensuring public safety and warned that those instigating violence or taking the law into their own hands would be dealt with decisively.
