Ebonyi State Governor , Rt. Hon . Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has condemned Sunday’s attack on the people of Amagu – Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area by suspected herdsmen.
The Governor in a release endorsed by his Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor noted that Ebonyi people are very hospitable and wondered why such attacks on regular intervals.
” Our people are very accommodating, but strangers should not take advantage of their calmness to unleash terror on them.
He therefore appealed to indigenes of the area to remain calm and avoid reprisal attack, assuring that government will get to the root of the matter
” I am saddened to learn about the attack on the people of Nkalaha of Ishielu Local government areas which led to the death of innocent citizens of the State. The attack is a flagrant disregard to the sanctity of human life .
“The attack which is not the first in the area is worrisome and a source of concern to the government and people of the State. However, as a government who is determined to secure our people by protecting lives and property, we shall take decisive steps to unravel the circumstances behind the attack”, Governor Nwifuru vowed.
The Governor directed security agencies to mobilize fully to the area to bring the situation under control.
He commiserated with the families of the victims and assured that the perpetrators will be brought to book
” My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult moment , but be assured that you will not be left alone and that the perpetrators will be brought to book”.
