The Executive Director of Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC), Mr Okechukwu Nwanguma, has raised an alarm over reports of suspected Boko Haram activity in some communities in Ezinihitte, Imo State, calling on security agencies and community leaders to urgently verify the claims.
In a statement, Nwanguma said he had listened to a voice message from the Vice President General of Adakam Amumara, who expressed concern over troubling reports of the alleged infiltration of some Ezinihitte communities by suspected terrorists.
“I have listened to a voice message from the Vice President General of Adakam Amumara expressing concern over troubling reports he received regarding the alleged infiltration of some communities in Ezinihitte by suspected Boko Haram terrorists,” Nwanguma said.
According to the information conveyed, Chokoneze Community is reportedly under attack, a development said to have caused fear and panic among residents. The statement added that some community leaders in Ife had confirmed the security scare to the Vice President General.
Nwanguma further noted that the Commander of Adakam Homeland Security, the community security structure established by the Imo State Government, had denied knowledge of the reported developments.
Given the seriousness of the allegations, Nwanguma called on the political, traditional and community leadership of Ezinihitte, as well as heads of relevant security and law enforcement agencies including the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigerian military, the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and the leadership of the Imo State Homeland Security apparatus to urgently ascertain the facts and provide the public with accurate information.
“Whether these reports are confirmed or disproved, they should be treated as an important early-warning signal requiring immediate attention,” he said, urging security agencies to act proactively to verify the situation, strengthen surveillance, reassure residents, and protect lives and property.
He stressed that the safety and security of communities must remain paramount, adding that timely, coordinated and decisive action is essential to prevent panic, address any genuine threats, and maintain public confidence.
