Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has condemned the killing of soldiers in Abia State, south-east Nigeria.
The sad incident happened on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
On that fateful day, masked gunmen attacked and killed four soldiers in Obikabia Junction in Aba, the commercial hub of Abia State.
The assailants showed no mercy as they burnt the soldiers’ patrol truck.
They were said to be enforcing the sit-at-home order declared by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Biafra Day
This order is enforced in the South-east to mark the Biafra Day which is celebrated annually in the region.
Uzodimma, who also doubles as the chairperson of the South-east Governors’ Forum, described the attack and killing as “unfortunate.”
He said the attack and killing of the soldiers would act as a setback to efforts being made to solve rising attacks in the South-east.
The governor stated this while briefing reporters in Owerri, the Imo State capital.
Hope Uzodimma Condemns Killing Of Soldiers
He subsequently called on security agencies to track down those who killed the soldiers in the state.
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He said: “On behalf of my brother governors in the South-east Governors’ Forum, I condemn that incident and loss of the lives of soldiers who were on their duty posts.
“Without any provocation, they were attacked by the men of the underworld. I want to condemn that.
Also, I urge security agents to go all out and ensure that those behind that are caught and brought to book.
“The unfortunate thing is that it is going to act as a major setback to the peace process.
“the governors from the South-east have been pursuing this peace.
This is by talking to the federal government, security agencies, and other critical stakeholders on how best to resolve the problem of insecurity in the South-east.”
