Anambra denies ethnic motive in Ogboji killings as Ebonyi demands probe
The Anambra Speak authorities has expressed deep unhappiness over the killing of innocent citizens for the length of a fresh assault in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Council of the boom.
Gunmen on Monday reportedly opened fire on a gathering in Ogboji, allegedly made up of americans from Ebonyi Speak. About 13 folks had been said to had been killed, with a complete lot of others sustaining accidents.
As of press time, no community has claimed obligation for the brutal assault, and the motive remains unknown. In a assertion issued the previous day by the Commissioner for Info, Dr Regulation Mefor, the Anambra Speak authorities condemned the act and prolonged heartfelt condolences to the households of the victims.
“We would like to guarantee the most keen folks of Anambra and beyond that this incident became once no longer centered at any exclaim boom or ethnic community. Preliminary investigations point out that the unhappy incident may presumably just beget stemmed from an internal squabble,” Mefor said.
He added, “The authorities expects the police focus on in confidence to habits a thorough investigation, identify the perpetrators of this tainted crime, and dispute them to justice.”
The boom authorities also assured the oldsters of Ogboji and your entire boom of its commitment to making obvious justice is served. “We scoot all residents to remain mild and cooperate with safety agencies to ascertain that the perpetrators are apprehended. We can proceed to work tirelessly to retain peace and safety in our gargantuan boom,” Mefor said.
Meanwhile, Ebonyi Speak Governor, Francis Nwifuru, by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor, has called on Anambra Speak Governor, Chukwuma Soludo, to make certain a swift, thorough, and clear investigation into the incident.
Describing the assault as a “senseless act of violence towards law-abiding citizens,” Nwifuru said it became once no longer handiest barbaric however also an immediate assault on peace, team spirit, and the sanctity of human lifestyles.
The governor, who disclosed that he became once already in communication with Governor Soludo, vowed to ascertain that justice is served. Whereas wanting forward to the pause results of investigations, Nwifuru appealed to the oldsters of Ebonyi, especially affected households and communities, to remain mild and steer clear of any make of reprisal or lumber that may presumably escalate tensions.
