The Special Security Consultant, SSC to Ebonyi State Government Southeast Nigeria, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha has condemned in totality, the killing of about 4 people and burning of the house of the Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area, Elder Stephen Orogwu less than 24 hours ago.
Chief Emegha who made the disclosure in Abakakili the State Capital, noted that the despicable act is coming at a time when Ebonyi is being celebrated as the most peaceful and economic vibrant state in the country.
While expressing sadness that the perpetrators of the dastardly act does not project the image of the state in a good light neither do they represent the paragon or ideals of the people, the security consultant said normalcy has since returned to the area as more surveillance has been mounted in the area and parts of the state.
” I am deeply saddened that these unscrupulous elements could strike in this manner but they should be rest assured that security searchlight has been beamed on them as they will within the shortest time be apprehended and prosecuted in line with the law”.
” I want to reiterate that the fact that there is no safe haven for crimes in the state. For some of them that engage on guerrilla warfare, the security personnel will not and never allow them to threaten the existing peace in the state”.
” May I also console the family of elder Orogwu and the entire people of Ikwo Local Government Area for the unfortunate incident. May Almighty God grant the deceased eternal rest in his bosom“.
Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha also used the opportunity to advise the members of the public to always endeavour to volunteer useful and prompt information to the security agencies when they suspect unholy activities lurking around their vicinity for quick intervention.
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