July 02, (THEWILL) — The Executive Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has urged the Anambra State Governor, Charles Chukwuma Soludo, to immediately take action to investigate the gruesome killing of Ebonyi indigenes residing in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
This was contained in a press statement by Dr Monday Uzor, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ebonyi State.
Though the Anambra State Police Command put the figure of casualties at 10, Governor Nwifuru claimed that the Ebonyi indigenes killed were 13.
The statement reads, “Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has received with deep shock and utter dismay the tragic report of the recent gruesome killing of thirteen (13) Ebonyi indigenes residing in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State during their monthly town union meeting held penultimate Monday.
“This senseless act of violence against law-abiding citizens is not only barbaric but a direct assault on peace, unity, and the sanctity of human life.
“It defies reason and logic that a group of Ebonyi people holding a meeting in a peaceful manner will be shot at at close range. It is unacceptable, and I frown strongly at such a heinous act in its entirety.”
The statement also confirmed that the Ebonyi State Governor had contacted his counterpart in Anambra State, urging for a transparent investigation into the unfortunate incident, “Governor Nwifuru has reached out to his counterpart and brother, the Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, and urged for a swift, thorough, and transparent investigation into this tragic incident.
“He trusts that the Government of Anambra State and relevant security agencies will work swiftly to apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice, as failure or compromise has the potency to come in between the relationship of both states.
“While Governor Nwifuru awaits the outcome of these investigations, he has earnestly appealed to Ebonyi people, particularly the affected families and communities, to remain calm and refrain from any form of reprisal or actions that may escalate tensions.
“Such barbarism has no place in modernity, and state arsenals will be deployed to unmask the perpetrators of the bloody killings.
“The administration in Ebonyi State remains committed to protecting the lives and property of Ebonyi people both at home and in the diaspora”
While vowing no sacred cows, Governor Nwifuru assured he will continue to follow the matter closely and ensure that justice is served.
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