The Enugu State Police Command has dismissed reports alleging that herdsmen have overrun homes and schools in Eha-Amufu, describing the claims as “baseless, mischievous, and misleading.”
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Daniel Ndukwe, the Command clarified that no community in Eha-Amufu or any part of Enugu State has been invaded, placed under siege, or displaced. It explained that the reported “overrun farm settlements” are temporary shelters used by farmers who periodically return to their villages.
The statement acknowledged that farmer-herder clashes occurred in Eha-Amufu in 2021 and 2022 but noted that joint security operations have since restored peace to the area.
The Police Command commended the Enugu State Government for its efforts to enhance security under Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah. These measures include the deployment of 150 military personnel and Special Forces, as well as the near-completion of the 21.7km Agape-Agu Mgbuji-Ogbete access road to improve security and connectivity.
The Command also criticized the news platform that published the report, accusing it of using unrelated images to mislead the public. A forensic digital analysis reportedly showed that the images were repurposed from incidents in neighboring states, including photos shared by Amnesty International from a February 4, 2025, attack on Nkalaeha community.
Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, urged residents to disregard the report and assured them of the Police Command’s commitment to maintaining law and order. He called on citizens, particularly those in Eha-Amufu, to remain law-abiding, cooperate with security agencies, and report genuine security concerns through official channels.
