Chukwuma Ofoegbu, a social affairs specialist, has maintained that the surge in insecurity in the Southeast cannot be ascribed to anonymous strangers, claiming that people who are commonly referred to as “unknown gunmen” are actually local residents…..CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
Ofoegbu refuted the popular belief that the offenders are enigmatic or international actors when speaking on AIT Live News. He claims that although the assailants are well-known in their host communities, they are frequently protected by the anonymity of the term “unknown gunmen.”
During the interview, Ofoegbu stated, “People began referring to them as unknown gunmen, and these are people who are from our place.” “They’re natives. We are aware of their origins. You can still see the majority of them if you go online right now. The analyst emphasised that because communities are unwilling to recognise the identities of those responsible for the murders, kidnappings, and arson assaults that are rife in the area, the tendency of mislabeling has allowed for impunity.
Ofoegbu’s remarks are made in the midst of frequent violent episodes in the Southeast that are frequently connected to criminal organisations and separatist agitations. The killings have persisted despite several security personnel raids on suspected camps in states like Imo, Anambra, and Enugu, which has increased locals’ mistrust and anxiety. He called on political and traditional leaders to face the fact that Southeast insecurity is mostly an internal issue. “We can’t keep lying to ourselves. We live among these people. Solutions will remain unrealistic until we accept this,” Ofoegbu continued. It is anticipated that the comments will spark more discussion about the security issues facing the area, especially as demands for communication and community-based strategies to put an end to the violence increase……CONTINUE FULL READING>>>>>
