/ January 8, 2025
The Traditional ruler of Ihiala, Igwe Thomas Obidiegwu, has declared a four-day mourning period for one of her illustrious sons, Chief Donatus Onuchukwu and nine others who were brutally massacred at the Onuchukwu family residence during preparations for the burial of their late mother, Mrs Bridget Onuchukwu, at Umuike Ubahuekwem Ihiala.
According to a statement signed by the Ihiala Palace Secretary, Barrister Emmanuel Mkpo, the mourning period, which started on Monday, will end on Thursday this week, adding that during the mourning period, a minute of silence will be observed at all public events and gatherings in Ihiala as a tribute to those lost in the heinous attack.
In addition, the statement noted that as part of security measures, comprehensive profiling of residents of the community will be conducted across all villages of Ihiala to ensure proper identification of residents.
Igwe Obidiegwu, who commended timely actions taken by Governor Chukwuma Soludo, including the declaration of a state of emergency on insecurity in Ihiala, pledged full support to all initiatives aimed at restoring peace and security in the community, as well as ensuring that justice is served on the incident.
Source: https://www.absradiotv.com/2025/01/08/ihiala-community-declares-four-day-mourning-period-for-victims-of-brutal-massacre/