By our reporter
The Special Security Consultant, SSC to Ebonyi State Government, Chief Stanley Okoro Emegha has condenmed in totality the most barbaric and unfortunate incident that claimed the lives of about 4 innocent people and burning of the house of the Executive Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area, Elder Stephen Orogwu.
Chief Emegha who made the condemnation in an interview with newsmen in Abakaliki 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.
The unknown gunmen had invaded the country home of the the Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area of the state killing three of his relatives and a security guard on duty and burnt down the family house of the Orogwus.
A source said that the hoodlums stormed the Chairman’s home in Ekpaomaka late Tuesday night but didn’t meet him at home.
The invaders proceeded to shoot dead three of his relatives as well as the security guard on duty.
Chief Okoro-Emegha who expressed 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, however said that 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 strick 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".
He advised 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 vicinities for quick intervention.
Chief Emegha who made the condemnation in an interview with newsmen in Abakaliki 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.
The unknown gunmen had invaded the country home of the the Chairman of Ikwo Local Government Area of the state killing three of his relatives and a security guard on duty and burnt down the family house of the Orogwus.
A source said that the hoodlums stormed the Chairman’s home in Ekpaomaka late Tuesday night but didn’t meet him at home.
The invaders proceeded to shoot dead three of his relatives as well as the security guard on duty.
Chief Okoro-Emegha who expressed 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, however said that 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 strick 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".
He advised 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 vicinities for quick intervention.
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