Lawrence Nwimo, Awka
Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has condemned the killing of “innocent” individuals in Ogboji, Anambra State.
Yet-to-be identified gunmen, Monday, around 7pm, stormed Ogboji in Orumba South Local Government Area, and murdered 13 Ebonyi indigenes who had gathered for their monthly meeting.
Ikengaonline learned that the armed criminals arrived in two Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs) and attacked the gathering unprovoked, shooting sporadically.
Spokesperson of Anambra State Police Command, SP Tochukwu Ikenga, has said that only 10 people were confirmed dead, against media report of 13.
Soludo, in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Law Mefor, said the unfortunate incident may have stemmed from an internal squabble, assuring that the perpetrators would be brought to justice.
“The Anambra State Government is deeply saddened by the recent killing of innocent lives at Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area. The government strongly condemns this dastardly act in the strongest possible terms and extends its heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
“We want to assure the good people of Anambra and beyond that this incident was not targeted at any particular state or ethnic group. Preliminary investigations suggest that the unfortunate incident may have stemmed from an internal squabble.
“The government expects the police command to conduct a thorough investigation, identify the perpetrators of this heinous crime, and bring them to justice. The government assures the people of Ogboji and the entire state that we will do everything humanly possible to ensure justice is served.
“We urge all residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies to ensure the perpetrators are apprehended. We will continue to work tirelessly to maintain peace and security in our great state.”
