Uzo Uwani
About
Uzo-Uwani is a Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria, bordering Kogi State and Anambra State. Its headquarters is in the town of Umulokpa. The area covers 855 square kilometres and had a population of 124,480 at the 2006 census. The local economy depends heavily on trading, with markets such as the Adani and Eke Akiyi rice markets, as well as farming of vegetables, maize, cocoyam, cassava and yams. Residents also engage in hunting, animal rearing and palm wine tapping.
History
The article reports a violent attack on April 25, 2016, in the Nimbo area, when seven Nimbo villages were invaded by armed Fulani herdsmen and many people were killed. An earlier attack in February 2016 on the Abbi community also resulted in deaths and missing persons.
Source: Wikipedia: Uzo Uwani
Key Facts
State
Enugu State
Headquarters
Umulokpa
Chairman
Celestine Chukwudi Nnadozie
Area
855 km²
Population
124,480 (2006 census)