Gov. Nwifuru fumes over killing of 13 Ebonyi indigenes in Anambra

By Ayorinde Oluokun/Abuja

Ebonyi governor, Francis Nwifuru, has vowed to seek justice for 13 indigenes of the state allegedly killed by gunmen in Ogboji, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State last Sunday evening.

Governor Nwifuru said this while expressing anger and sadness over the multiple murder which he described as senseless act of violence and direct assault on peace, unity, and the sanctity of human life.

“The close range shooting of Ebonyi people holding their meeting in a peaceful manner, defies all reason and logic

“Such barbarism has no place in modernity and state arsenals will be deployed to unmask the perpetrators of the bloody killings,” Governor Nwifuru said on Tuesday night in a statement issued on his behalf by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor.

Nwifuru said he has promptly reached out to his Anambra State counterpart, Charles Soludo, calling for a swift, thorough, and transparent investigation.

He said he will work closely with Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State to ensure that justice is served.

“I trust that the Government of Anambra State and relevant security agencies will work swiftly to apprehend and bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said.

While awaiting the outcome of investigations, Governor Nwifuru has appealed to Ebonyi people, particularly the affected families and communities, to remain calm and refrain from any form of reprisal or actions that may escalate tensions.

“The administration in Ebonyi State remains committed to protecting the lives and property of Ebonyi people both at home and in the diaspora,” he assured.

“Our thoughts are with the families of the victims and the entire Ebonyi community in Ogboji, hoping that the Anambra State government and security agencies will act decisively to ensure that justice is served and to prevent such atrocities from recurring,” he added.