The governors were also enjoined to ensure that already affected and infiltrated ommunities in the region mobilise and clear their forests, bushes and farm settlements of the jihadists and killer herdsmen.

The governors of the five South-East states of Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu and Imo, have been asked to "retrace their steps" and take urgent steps to reverse the land occupation settlements for killer herdsmen and jihadists who creep into the region daily.

The governors were also enjoined to ensure that already affected and infiltrated ommunities in the region mobilise and clear their forests, bushes and farm settlements of the jihadists and killer herdsmen.

A human rights organisation, the International Society for Civil Liberties and Rule of Law (Intersociety) in its latest report on Monday made the pleas, noting that the Igbo people in the diaspora "spreading across over 90 countries are called upon" to also hold their governors to account for ongoing breaches of security and safety and egregious threats from the settled Jihadists.

The South-East is gravely facing danger, and it's imperative that immediate attention is given to this pressing issue," the group said in the report signed by Emeka Umeagbalasi, Head of Intersociety and other principal officers. 

The report provided a breakdown of the estimated number of locations affected in each state, with Enugu State having 250 locations across 90 communities in 13 Local Government Areas.

"Out of Enugu State's existing 190 autonomous communities and 17 Local Government Areas, the affected 13 Local Government Areas include Oji River, Awgu, Aninri, Enugu West, Enugu East, Nsukka, Uzo-Uwani, Isi-Uzo, Ezeagu, Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Igbo-Eze North, and Igbo-Eze South," the report stated.

Imo State has the second-largest number of locations affected, with 230 locations spreading across about 300 communities in at least 17 Local Government Areas. 

"The affected Local Government Areas in Imo State include Onuimo, Owerri West, Owerri North, Okigwe, Ehime Mbano, Ohaji/Egbema, Oguta, Ideato South, Ideato North, Ngor-Okpala, Njaba, Orlu, Ezinifite Mbaise, Nkwere, Nwangele, Isiala-Mbano, and Mbaitoli," the report added.

Abia State has the third-largest number of locations affected, with 180 locations spreading across about 260 communities in at least 14 Local Government Areas. 

"The affected Local Government Areas in Abia State include Aba North, Aba South, Arochukwu, Bende, Isiala-Ngwa South, Isiala-Ngwa North, Obingwa, Isiukwuato, Ohafia, Ukwa East, Ukwa West, Umuahia South, Umuahia North, and Umunneochi," the report stated.

Anambra State has 160 locations spreading across about 70 communities in at least 12 Local Government Areas. 

"The affected Local Government Areas in Anambra State include Awka North, Awka South, Orumba North, Orumba South, Idemmili South, Oyi, Ayamelum, Anambra East, Anambra West, Ogbaru, Njikoka, and Dunukofia," the report added.

Ebonyi State has 130 locations spreading across about 50 communities in at least 6 Local Government Areas. "The affected Local Government Areas in Ebonyi State include Ishielu, Ohaukwu, Ishiagu (Ivo LGA), Izzi, Ikwo, and Onicha," the report stated.

The group accused the five South-East governors of inaction, alleging that they had refused to speak out or take action against the genocidal activities of the Fulani herdsmen.

Intersociety claimed that this has forced the religious leaders to lose their assertiveness and independent voicing, leading some of them to engage in false denials, misinformation, or misrepresentation of facts whenever such attacks occur.

 "Some of these religious leaders are facilitated by gubernatorial or political establishments to publicly speak or engage in false denials, misinformation, or misrepresentation of facts," the report added.

The group called for urgent action to address the situation, warning that the South-East is facing a grave danger. "It's imperative that the government and relevant authorities take immediate action to address this pressing issue and protect the lives and livelihoods of the people in the South-East," Umeagbalasi emphasised.

The report highlighted the need for immediate attention and action to address the occupation and threats of attack by Fulani herdsmen in the South-East region. The group urged the government to take concrete steps to protect the people and prevent further attacks.

In conclusion, the Intersociety report paints a dire picture of the situation in the South-East, with many communities under occupation or threat of attack by Fulani herdsmen. 

The group demands that the government takes immediate action to address this pressing issue and protect the lives and livelihoods of the people in the region.