The President-General of Nawfia, Chief Daniel Okoye, has denied involvement in the killing of four indigenes of Enugwu-Ukwu by youths suspected to be from his community,
In a press release they jointly signed, Igwe Daniel Obelle and Chief Daniel Okoye vehemently condemned the murder of the four persons from Enugwu-Ukwu but absolved the community of the murder, denouncing the use of violence to settle disputes and described the incident as an “abomination of the highest order.”
They emphasized that Nawfia town values peace and dialogue, and its people are law-abiding citizens who believe in due process.
The statement criticized Dr. Uche Nworah of Enugwu Ukwu for making “hasty insinuations” that the perpetrators were from Nawfia, without waiting for a proper police investigation.
 The leaders described Dr. Nworah’s comments as “inciteful, prejudicial, provocative, specious, and insensitive” to the sensibilities of Ndi Nawfia, aimed at raising tension for unknown purposes.
The leaders claimed that their investigation did not suggest any involvement of Nawfia individuals in the violent episode.
They stated that the unwholesome activities of land grabbers and speculators in Agu Anaocha axis have been documented and brought to the attention of the Anambra State government for necessary action.
The statement commiserated with the families of the victims and wished those in the hospital a quick recovery.
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The leaders called on law enforcement agents to swing into action and arrest the perpetrators and their sponsors to serve as a deterrent to other criminally minded persons in the future.
