ENUGU: Police Move Swiftly, Suspend Mburubu New Yam Festival Over Security Threats

MC ADA NKANU



The Enugu State Police Command has officially stopped the proposed New Yam Festival (Iri-Ji) in Mburubu Ancient Kingdom until further notice, citing that it is capable of breaching public peace and order.


In an official communication dated 31st October 2025 and addressed to the Council of Mburubu Cabinet High Chiefs and Chijioke Obueze & Co., Legal Practitioners and Solicitors, the Command, after extensive consultations with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, directed that the planned New Yam (Iri-Ji) by both contending parties be put on hold until further notice.


The directive, issued under reference number CB: 7000/ENS/VOL.101/5, was signed by DCP Alalade D. Adio, psc, the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DFA), for the Commissioner of Police, Enugu State Command.


The Police Command cited the likelihood of a breach of public order arising from the festivity as the reason behind the suspension, stressing that the measure was necessary to allow security agencies and relevant authorities adequate time to resolve the issues surrounding the festival.


 “After a careful perusal of your respective presentations and due consultation with His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Enugu State, on the issues contained therein and the likely breach of public order, it is therefore advised that the New Yam Festival (Iri-Ji Festival) by both parties be put on hold until further notice,” the statement read in part.


The Enugu State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring peace, security, and order across the state and urged all parties in Mburubu to maintain calm and cooperate with the authorities in the interest of lasting peace.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

[VIDEO] Suspected Fulani Herdsmen Invade Enugu Community, Attack Residents

Image
   Residents of  Ikedinkpa Affa , a community in  Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State , have raised alarm over an alleged invasion by suspected  Fulani herdsmen , leading to attacks and heightened tension in the area. In a disturbing video shared online by  Mr. Emeka Amadi , an indigene of the community, he decried the growing insecurity, stating that armed assailants had taken over parts of the community. "Our people are under threat from the Fulani terrorists… These men of the underworld are scavenging the lives of our people. Happening now at Ikedinkpa Affa, Udi LGA, Enugu State,"  Amadi wrote, warning that the situation could escalate further. According to him, earlier warnings about potential attacks had been ignored, and now, the crisis is deepening with reports of suspected herdsmen  occupying village houses  in  Obinagu Amozalla Affa . "I made a complaint earlier that these people will start kidnapping us in our homes… We ne...
Read more

[VIDEO] BREAKING NEWS! Another Anambra Notorious Native Doctor, Ebubedike, Meets His Waterloo After Repeated Failed Raids to His Shrine as He Reportedly Disappears, But Neutralized and Arrested by Anambra Security Operatives

Image
 Another Anambra Notorious Native Doctor, Ebubedike, Meets His Waterloo After Repeated Failed Raids to His Shrine  ...as He Reportedly Disappears, But Neutralized and Arrested by Anambra Security Operatives In yet another major crackdown on criminal elements linked to mystical practices in Anambra State, security operatives have finally apprehended a notorious native doctor popularly known as Ebubedike. The arrest, which took place today, comes after multiple unsuccessful attempts by law enforcement due to his reported ability to disappear whenever security forces raided his shrine. Eyewitnesses claim that Ebubedike had evaded capture several times using supernatural means, vanishing into thin air just as operatives closed in on him. However, his luck ran out today when he was reportedly neutralized and taken into custody by the vigilant Anambra State security outfit. This development follows the recent arrest of another celebrity native doctor, Akwa Okuko Tiwaraki n’Oba, on...
Read more

BREAKING NEWS!! Governor Mbah Makes New Appointments

Image
...this appointment further underscores Governor Mbah’s unwavering commitment to educational reform, healthcare transformation, and the overall socio-economic advancement of Enugu State.... The Governor of Enugu State, His Excellency Barr. Dr. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah , has approved the appointment of Professor Ikemefuna Ignatius Ozor as the Pioneer Provost of the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno . Prof. Ozor, a distinguished scholar and seasoned administrator, currently serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences at the Enugu State University College of Medicine (ESUCOM) . Renowned for his exceptional contributions to medical research and academic leadership, he brings a wealth of experience to his new role as SUMAS embarks on its journey as a premier institution for medical and applied science education. Governor Mbah’s appointment of Prof. Ozor is widely regarded as a strategic move to position SUMAS as a center of excellence in train...
Read more