For nearly two years, Ndon-Eyo II in Etinan LGA of Akwa Ibom State lived under fear. Once peaceful, the village became a hub for drug activities and kidnappers. Over 90% of residents—including the village head—fled for safety. When a Village Falls Silent: The Untold Story of Ndon-Eyo II   Ndon-Eyo II in ELocal Etinan Government Area of Akwa Ibom State endured one of the darkest chapters in its history. A once peaceful and orderly community was overtaken by hoodlums who converted the area into a hub for drug activities and a haven for kidnappers. The security situation deteriorated so severely that more than 90 percent of residents—including the village head—were forced to abandon their homes in search of safety. In response, the state government deployed a joint security task force to restore law and order and, where possible, effect arrests. However, efforts were repeatedly frustrated. Each time security operatives approached the village, informants within the community al...