The youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide has expressed worry over the number of people killed in a community in Ebonyi State by suspected herdsmen.

A video circulating on social media shows numerous dead bodies on the ground, with families and villagers weeping.

Reports indicate that the villagers were killed by herders in retaliation for the alleged killing of their cattle.

Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru, has condemned the incident and blamed it on strangers.

The National President of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Youth Council Worldwide, Mazi Okwu Nnabuike, stated on Tuesday that those responsible for the horrific attack must face justice.

Okwu described the killings as “unwarranted, mindless and provocative," adding that justice is necessary to appease the anger of Ndigbo.

He said, “We are sad that the marauding bandits who disguise as herdsmen are back in our communities.

“This is totally unacceptable and the perpetrators of this heinous crime must not be allowed to go scot-free.

“Whoever they are, wherever they are, the security agencies must go after them and make them account for their deadly mission.

“Our hearts are full of sorrow and pain that our men and women were cut short in their prime for no fault of theirs, except the fact that they are citizens of the entity called Nigeria.

“Never again shall the blood of our people be spilled and the perpetrators will be allowed to roam the streets; the police must go after them and ensure justice for the families of the victims.”

Displeased with his choice of words, Okwu also called out the Ebonyi governor for describing the assailants as ‘strangers’.

“It is cowardice for the governor to say strangers were behind the mayhem in his state. Why not call a spade by its name? Who is he afraid of?

“We must warn our political leaders to stop playing politics with the lives of our people.

“They swore an oath to protect the people they are governing, and failure to secure our people is inexcusable.”

“The governor should show leadership by making sure that the perpetrators, who of course are not spirits, are fished out in the next possible time,” Okwu concluded.