July 21, (THEWILL) – Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has called on the Federal Government to investigate the killings of Otulu wedding guests, saying it would amount to sacrilege to cover up the incident.
The Secretary-General, Ohanaeze Ndigbo worldwide, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, argued that if the killings was not properly investigated, could lead to the breakdown of law and order in the southeast.
According to the apex Igbo socio-cultural organisation, the carnage should not be allowed to be swept under the carpet, as there were reckless endeavors to cover up the issues with the aid of security reports to confuse Nigerians.
“Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has condemned in strong words the killing of wedding guests from the Otulu community in Oru East of Imo State. The attempts by those who went awry to cover up their misdeeds without decent investigation over the killings will never escape the laws of natural justice and God’s retribution.
“Ndigbo is inquisitive in unraveling the circumstances and mystery surrounding the unfortunate killing of seven wedding guests as confirmed by the Otulu Community President General. The identity of those killed has been identified by the community leader, Nnamdi Agbor.
“If the issues are not properly handled by federal government, it might lead to the total breakdown of law and order in the southeast. This carnage should not be allowed to be swept under the carpet, as there were reckless endeavors to cover up the issues with the aid of security reports to confuse Nigerians.
“Ndigbo calls for a forensic investigation (led by the federal government) into the killings of the Otulu wedding guests from Oru East of Imo State and President Buhari’s intervention is expected to help in assuaging the bitterness of Ndigbo over the tragic incident.
“Ohanaeze calls for the disbandment of Ebubeagu security outfit, Imo state chapter, as they have turned into a killer squad that had outlived its usefulness. Instead of serving the purpose of which they were established as an intelligence gathering organisation for the society, they have become a pro bandit and state-sponsored terror groups.
“Ndigbo has handed over the tragic incident and the Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state to Almighty God and Igbo deities, for prosecution and actions. We are committed to any lasting measures that the security agencies will employ to curb the insecurity challenges in the southeast.
“But it’s a sacrilege for anyone to use security reports to exonerate those responsible for the gruesome slayings of Otulu community’s wedding guests, whose identities are known. A time of reckoning is imminent and we call for calm in Oru East and West LGAs of Imo State and President Buhari’s intervention is what Ndigbo is looking forward to beholding”, he said.
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