{"id":17064,"date":"2024-10-04T22:09:19","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T21:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thedailynewswave.com\/?p=17064"},"modified":"2024-10-04T22:09:19","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T21:09:19","slug":"agatu-killings-enough-is-enough-time-to-act-is-now-idomas-in-usa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedailynewswave.com\/agatu-killings-enough-is-enough-time-to-act-is-now-idomas-in-usa\/","title":{"rendered":"Agatu killings: Enough is enough, time to act is now \u2013 Idomas in USA"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Idoma Association USA has said it is very grieved and offended by the recent attack on Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area, Benue State, which has resulted in the loss of six lives, including two soldiers.<\/p>\n<p>The latest attack, attributed to suspected armed herders, is one of the many fatal attacks that have been ongoing in Agatu and other Benue South communities for years.<\/p>\n<p>Reacting, the group said the failure of successive governments to effectively address the relentless killings and insecurity in Agatu is not only a betrayal of the citizens but also a clear indication of a systemic neglect of th people\u2019s safety and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Edwin Ochai, president of the association in a statement on Friday, called on all Idoma sons and daughters, both at home and in the diaspora, to unite in defense of the community against killers.<\/p>\n<p>Ochai said, \u201cWhile we commend the Nigerian Army for deploying soldiers to the community and express our condolences for the loss of two brave officers, we are alarmed by the deafening silence of the Benue State government and relevant security agencies in response to these ongoing attacks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe lack of official statements regarding these senseless killings is deeply concerning.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not merely a localized issue; it is a war of attrition aimed at eradicating the Idoma ethnic nation. The time has come for us to stand together and protect our land from intruders.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Idoma people are known for their bravery and resilience. We must not surrender our heritage and future to those who seek to obliterate us.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cENOUGH IS ENOUGH! We urge all stakeholders within the Idoma community to mobilize and take decisive action to put an end to the ethnic cleansing occurring in Agatu and other parts of Idoma community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Written By Chris Johnson<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Idoma Association USA has said it is very grieved and offended by the recent attack on Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area, Benue State, which has resulted in the loss of six lives, including two soldiers. 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