In Amakor village, a traditional event turned into a nightmare when armed assailants stormed the venue, spreading violence and terror among the participants. According to eyewitness accounts, the attackers stormed in with brutality and began violently assaulting those present. One of the Ozo title holders, Barr Emmanuel Ilo, described the scene as a living hell, with organizers and participants being indiscriminately targeted.
The security forces present at the scene attempted to confront the attackers, but they were better armed and quickly overwhelmed. Among the eight people abducted during the attack were respected community figures, including the village chairman, Barr. Obinna Ilo, Emerie Ilo, Sam Emenike and Chief Asina Okafor. Unable to withstand the violence of the attackers, the victims were forced into vehicles and taken to an unknown destination.
The trauma caused by this episode of violence immediately spread throughout the village, plunging the families of the abductees and the entire community into deep worry. The motives for this attack remain unclear, as does the identity of its perpetrators. The victims’ relatives have not heard from them since the incident, their phone lines remaining desperately silent.
This fateful day not only disrupted the initiation ceremony of new members of the Ozo society, but also left a deep scar within the Amakor community. The residents remain in shock at this merciless attack, which has disrupted their lives and their sense of security. They are now seeking answers and concrete actions to ensure that justice is done for the victims and that such acts of violence do not happen again in their peaceful village.