The Governor of Ebonyi State, Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has condemned the attack on the people of Amagu-Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
The attack, which was carried out in the early hours of Sunday, led to the loss of lives and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.
Nwifuru condemned the action in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr. Monday Uzor, on Monday.
According to Nwifuru, the attack is a flagrant disregard for the sanctity of human life.
“I am saddened to learn about the attack on the people of Nkalaha in Ishielu Local Government Area, which led to the death of innocent citizens of the state.
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“This 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 determined to secure our people by protecting lives and property, we shall take decisive steps to unravel the circumstances behind the attack.”
The Governor appealed to the indigenes of the area to remain calm and avoid reprisal attacks, assuring them that the government will get to the root of the matter.
The Governor said the people of Ebonyi are very hospitable and wondered why such attacks occur at regular intervals. “Our people are very accommodating, but strangers should not take advantage of their calmness to unleash terror on them,” the Governor warned.
The State Chief Executive directed security agencies to mobilize fully to the area to bring the situation under control.
He commiserated with the families of the victims. “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.”
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