The governor of Abia State Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has called for calm as regards the recent insecurity that bedeviled Ohafia community in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.
In a press release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka, he revealed that the governor was shocked by the reckless display of disregard for human lives. The governor condoled with the people that lost loved ones and assured that measures will be taken to resolve the issue.
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OHAFIA DISTURBANCES…
IKPEAZU CALLS FOR CALM AND PROMISES IMMEDIATE ACTION
Following the disturbances which took place few days ago in some parts of Ohafia in Ohafia Local Government Area, the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu has been fully briefed on the incident.
The Governor is shocked by this reckless display of disregard for human lives.
First, the Governor is deeply saddened by reports of loss of lives in the incident and sends his sincere condolences and those of the Government and People of Abia State to the families of the deceased persons.
The Governor strongly assures that measures have been put in place to ensure that the situation will be arrested immediately and appeals to the youths of the area and indeed, all law abiding citizens of Ohafia LGA to remain calm as Government implements measures to bring the situation to a complete stop.
Sir Onyebuchi Ememanka
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor.
19th August, 2022.
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