Abia State Governor has condemned in its totality any act of hostility against security Agents anywhere in the State.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Onyebuchi Ememanka, dated January 22, 2023, the governor also noted with deep concern the mass arrests of citizens around the Ndiegoro area of Aba by officers of the Nigeria Police as a result of the alleged killing of some policemen around the area.
The statement reads in part:
“The Governor condemns in its totality, any act of hostility against any security agent anywhere in Abia State, let alone the killing of a police officer under any guise whatsoever. The peace and security we all enjoy here and which has set Abia State apart as an oasis of peace is largely attributable to the gallantry and commitment of the officers of the different security agencies in the State.
“It is therefore preposterous and unacceptable that the same officers who strive day and night for our safety will receive any form of hostility from the citizens.
“The Governor assures that government will work with the Police in the State to fish out the perpetrators of that heinous act and ensure that they face the law as appropriate.”
Ikpeazu also assured innocent citizens in the area that his administration was already in talks with all the Service Commanders of the different Security Agencies in the State with a view to bringing the situation under control.
