There is apprehension in the Umabor community, Eha-Alumonah, Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State following the invasion of the area by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
NATIONAL POST learnt that the gunmen fully armed ambushed road users along the Agu Umabor Road Friday evening.
However, while some of the victims managed to escape, two of them were not that lucky as they were taken hostage by the gunmen.
Names of the victims were given as Chinedu Asanya from Eziama Umabor and a 20-year-old girl, Chinelo Ezugwu from Elugwu Umabor.
A competent source from the community, who spoke on the development, said tension was high in the community.
“We are in shock that these people (Fulani herdsmen) have finally entered our peaceful community. No place is safe any longer.
“Everybody is scared; they have made contact with the families of the victims, demanding for ransom.
“We are appealing to the State Government to come to our aid before these people run us out.
"His Excellency the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah should please send us help.
"We are under siege because that is the only access road that leads to Agu Umabor, there is no alternative; what it also means is that our people would be unable to go to farm anymore," he lamented.
Meanwhile, one of those who escaped from the bandits, said while he ran into the bush, he could hear the voice of the victims crying out for help.