The recent attack in the Amegu-Nkalaha community of Ebonyi State has left residents grappling with fear and loss as they recount their harrowing experiences at the hands of suspected herdsmen.
A victim's chilling testimony reveals how quickly a typical Sunday morning turned into a scene of chaos and destruction.
In a video shared by Reporters, the survivor described how attackers covertly surrounded their community overnight.
As villagers began preparing for church services, they were suddenly met with gunfire that shattered their peace.
"We didn't know those attackers came in the night and surrounded our community," he explained. "Immediately we woke up to prepare to go to church we began to hear gunshots."
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The assailants wreaked havoc throughout Amegu-Nkalaha, setting numerous homes ablaze while residents scrambled for safety amid rising panic.
Tragically, two individuals lost their lives when the attackers stormed into a local church during this brutal assault.
"They were burning houses and we didn't know where to run to," he lamented further. "They burnt over 25 houses despite the fact that soldiers told us not to leave our community that they would protect us."
The victim's testimony paints a picture of deep betrayal; after promising security, soldiers returned only after more than 18 lives had been claimed in this tragedy.
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