A CROSS section of leaders of oil communities in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo state, have pleaded with the government to mull over viable measures to end their sufferings.

BUT for the timely intervention of the police and Abia State House of Assembly, blood would have flowed freely in Amaiyi Okpo Ihechiowa community of Arochukwu Council area of Abia State, following a land dispute between the Catholic Church and some members of the community.

ABAKALIKI-They had no hope of being compensated when their lands measuring over 700 hecatres were acquired by the government in 2009, with their houses and economic trees destroyed for refusing to vacate the land. They heaved a sigh of relief when the present administration came on board and promised to compensate and resettle them.

From ancient Rome to modern times, mankind has suffered devastating periods of hunger caused by drought, war or misguided politics.

It was while she was still trying to find a convenient spot to hide that she was hit by stray bullets; she fell unconscious at the spot in her pool of blood