Over 10 Killed in Aguamede, Enugu: Herdsmen Allegedly Deploy by Helicopter

 

On Sunday evening, more than 10 residents of Aguamede—a community in Eha‑Amufu, Isi‑Uzo LGA of Enugu State—were killed in a brutal strike allegedly carried out by armed bandits suspected to be Fulani herdsmen. Community sources report that the attackers descended into the area by a helicopter, which circled overhead earlier that day, and were subsequently deployed immediately before the killings.

Eyewitnesses told reporters that the assailants stormed Aguamede around dusk, opening fire on unsuspecting residents and setting houses ablaze. The assault, which lasted for hours, left more than ten villagers dead, with several others sustaining injuries and many fleeing for safety.

Aguamede has repeatedly been subject to similar violent incursions.

In early 2022, over 100 locals were reported killed in multiple raids, prompting condemnation and emergency intervention by state officials

In late 2022, suspected herdsmen killed 8–13 villagers across Aguamede and neighbouring Mgbuji and Eboh villages, displacing many.

In early 2022, over 100 locals were reported killed in multiple raids, prompting condemnation and emergency intervention by state officials

Residents have repeatedly protested nationwide and demanded federal action, asserting that such attacks constitute ethnic cleansing and urging military deployment.

As of now, no updated response or deployment by security forces specific to this latest attack has been reported.