Again, hoodlums destroy home of visually impaired man in Enugu

Tension is brewing in Ihekwuenu-Aku Community, located in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State, as the residence of Mr. Anibueze Nnadi, a visually impaired man, was recently destroyed.

This is the second time his family’s constructed home was subjected to destruction, the previous incident occurring in September 2021 when it was nearing completion.

This recurring event led to protests, allegations, and counter-accusations, ultimately prompting the intervention of the Enugu State Government under former Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Subsequently, the state government conducted an investigation into the matter, resulting in the suspension of the community’s traditional ruler, Igwe Christopher Okwor.

The latest incident took place around 11:50 pm on October 7, according to Mr. Sunday Ezemagu, Nnadi’s nephew. He described witnessing the destruction and identified the involvement of the son of a traditional ruler and his associates.

Nnadi recounted being forcefully awakened, beaten, and subjected to a harrowing ordeal as his assailants destroyed his home. He expressed concern for his safety, emphasizing the urgent need for government intervention.

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Mrs. Victoria Amuka, Nnadi’s sister, appealed for government assistance to safeguard her brother from further attacks and land-related disputes.

Mr. Sylvester Okpe, an elder in the community, emphasized that the land in question indeed belongs to Nnadi and urged those responsible to cease their actions.

The Head of Neighbourhood Watch in the community, Mr. Anthony Didiugwu, confirmed the incident and noted ongoing efforts to identify the culprits. However, as of the report’s filing, the Enugu State Police Command had not received an official report on the matter, as per ASP Daniel Ndukwe, the Public Relations Officer.