By Victor Ofure Osehobo
A wave of unrest has enveloped the Iguomo and Ikhueniro community, along the Benin-Asaba road, Edo State of Nigeria where vehicular movement has been forcibly halted by irate Hausa youths.
The source of their fury stems from the alleged shooting to death of one of their community members, plunging the area into chaos.
At the Igumon and Ikhueniro junction, aggrieved youths have taken matters into their own hands, erecting barricades and setting bonfires along the road.
Armed with sticks and machetes, they stand guard, ensuring the road remains impassable.
This impromptu blockade has left commuters stranded, with passengers forced to disembark from buses arriving from both the Asaba and Agbor directions.
In a grim tableau of the incident, the lifeless body of the deceased Hausa youth lies on the express, a haunting symbol of the tragedy that has unfolded.
Attempts to document the scene were met with vehement opposition from the enraged youths, who adamantly prevented any photographs.
The absence of law enforcement at the scene adds to the tension, as the situation remains volatile.
Commuters are advised to exercise caution and seek alternative routes, as the road closure disrupts travel and commerce in the area.
The motive behind the alleged shooting remains unclear, deepening the complexity of the incident.
Authorities are urgently called upon to intervene, address the concerns of the grieving community, and bring the perpetrators to justice.
The priority now is to diffuse the tension, restore order, and ensure the safety of all those affected by this tragic event.
As at press time Alltimepost.com was unable to confirm the incident with the Edo State Police Command.
A call placed to the Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi Nwabuzor from the U.S. was unanswered.
