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  UGWUNZU EZIOHA–MGBOWO LAND INVASION: COMMUNITY DEMANDS Why IMMEDIATE ENUGU STATE GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION  Mgbowo, Awgu LGA, Enugu State The people of Mgbowo in Awgu Local Government Area have raised serious alarm over the forceful invasion and destruction of community farmlands at Ugwunzu, Ezioha, Mgbowo, calling for the immediate intervention of the Enugu State Government. On December 10, 2025, three bulldozers reportedly moved into active farmlands at Ugwunzu Ezioha without any prior notice to the host community, the traditional ruler, or the affected farmers. Within hours, economic crops cultivated over several farming seasons were completely destroyed. Farmers’ fervent pleas for time to harvest their produce were reportedly ignored. No Notice, No Consent, No Engagement Following distress calls from affected farmers, community leaders sought clarification from the traditional ruler, His Royal Highness, Igwe Greg Ikwuagwu Ituma (Onyima II), who confirmed that no government...