One of the destroyed houses in Umuchigbo-Nike
TWO BROTHERS were killed on Wednesday, October 29, and several houses, vehicles and other valuable properties were either set ablaze or destroyed at Umuchigbo-Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu state following violent clashes between two warring groups in the community.
CP Giwa and his men inspect another property destroyed during the violent clashes
The Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, who visited the area later, expressed deep concern over the scale of the “avoidable and senseless violence,” and directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to conduct a thorough and discreet investigation into the incident.
He also ordered a sustained manhunt for the fleeing suspects, assuring that all those found culpable will be brought to justice.
CP Giwa further urged traditional rulers, community leaders, and members of the warring factions to remain calm, embrace dialogue, sheathe their swords, and support the Police in ensuring that justice prevails and peace fully restored to the community.
A statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Enugu state Command, Daniel Ndukwe, a Superintendent of Police(SP), and made available to SummitNews, states that “preliminary investigation reveals that the attacks and destruction stemmed from a leadership tussle that has long divided the community.”
According to the statement, “the murder of the two brothers on 29th October 2025 by one faction, and a retaliatory attack by the opposing faction the following day (Thursday, October 30), led to the destruction and burning of five residential buildings and several vehicles.”
The statement adds that “twenty-seven (27) suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the incident, while investigative and operational efforts are 
Giwa pained at the level of destruction
ongoing to apprehend others still at large.”
Meanwhile, police say normalcy has been restored in the area, with police operatives deployed to maintain law and order.
CP Giwa reaffirmed the Command’s unwavering commitment to maintaining public peace and security, warning that acts of violence under any guise will not be tolerated in Enugu State.
