The lawmaker representing Enugu East/Isi Uzo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Professor Paul Sunday Nnamchi, has condemned in strong terms the recent communal clash in Umuchigbo-Nike, Enugu East Local Government Area, which resulted in the loss of several lives.
Describing the incident as tragic and deeply painful, Professor Nnamchi said the violence was a betrayal of the values and spirit of the Nike people.
“The spilling of blood on our own soil is a tragedy that wounds the very soul of our beloved Nike Land. We cannot build our future on the ashes of hatred or the tears of our brothers,” he lamented.
The lawmaker urged residents to reject division and embrace dialogue as the only path toward sustainable peace.
“This is not who we are. Such senseless bloodshed has no place in the Nike Clan. We must rise above anger and resentment, and work together to restore peace, justice, and mutual respect,” he said.
Professor Nnamchi also emphasized that the time had come for all stakeholders to prioritize reconciliation and healing.
“Now is the time to choose peace over vengeance, dialogue over division, and humanity over hostility. This unfortunate incident does not reflect our culture or our traditions,” he stated.
He commended the security agencies for their prompt response in containing the situation and urged them to intensify efforts to prevent further violence.
The lawmaker further called on community leaders, traditional rulers, and youth groups to embrace dialogue and work collectively to ensure lasting peace returns to Umuchigbo and the wider Nike community.
