Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has inaugurated a seven-member Judicial Commission of Inquiry into the Aguleri–Umuoba Anam communal crisis, charging members to conduct a thorough, impartial and lawful investigation.
Represented by his deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim, at the inauguration ceremony at the Light House, Awka, the governor urged the commission to prioritise peace, justice and the overall interest of the state, noting that the crisis had attracted international attention.
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Tochukwu Nweke, and the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Chiamaka Nnake, administered the oath of office and urged members to comply with the law and submit their report within the stipulated deadline.
The commission’s chairman, Justice Nkemdilim Izuakor pledged a comprehensive and impartial investigation aimed at achieving lasting peace between the two communities.
Constituted on October 17, 2026, the commission is expected to submit its report on or before February 28, 2027.
The Chairman, Justice Nkem Izuako worked as a Judge in Anambra State before she was appointed to the high Court of Gambia and Later at the United Nations Dispute Tribunal, Nairobi Kenya
Other members are Mr Ekene Okoye (Secretary), Venerable Onyinye Ilione, Reverend Father Cyril Mokwe, Barrister C. P. Ndianefo, Igwe Chukwuma Anigbogu of Amansea, and Igwe Peter Ezeamama of Engwu-Umuonyia.
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