Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
The Anambra State Government has asked the public to disregard any report of religious killings by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in Anambra State.
One of the national dailies had reported that Northerners and other non-indigenes in the state are targeted groups in repeated attacks and killings in Anambra State.
In a release signed by the Press Secretary to the Governor, Christian Aburime, Soludo said there is no targeted religious or ethnic killings in the State.
The statement read: “This release has become necessary to set the record straight about a misleading publication on the front page of Daily Trust Newspaper of Tuesday, May 24, 2022. It reads as follows: “IPOB KILLS WOMAN, 4 KIDS, 6 OTHER NORTHERNERS IN ANAMBRA,” with several riders.
“While it is true that there is general insecurity across the country, there is no targeted religious or ethnic killings in Anambra State. As a matter of fact, Anambra indigenes have suffered more casualties as a result of the unfortunate killings.
“The insensitive slant of the Daily Trust report have the tendency to stir anger and disaffection in other parts of the country.
“The report, therefore, is totally unacceptable and inimical to the unity and progress of the nation.
“Government of Anambra State hereby states that the report is not only sensational but misleading and should be immediately retracted to reflect the real situation on ground.
“It is on record that Ndi Anambra and people of the North and other parts of the country who live and do business in the state, not only share common values, but have always lived at peace with each other in the state.
“Governor Soludo’s administration has not only demonstrated commitment in tackling insecurity but has continuously reassured both indigenes and non-indigenes in the State of their protection and safety.”
