Stanley Okoro Emegha, the state chairman of the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC, in Ebonyi, has condemned the gruesome murder of a security guard and three brothers of Ikwo LGA council chairman, Stephen Orogwu.
Okoro issued the statement in Abakaliki, which he signed and made available to journalists.
He described the killings as “most barbaric and unfortunate,” noting that the Chairman’s house was burned at a time when Ebonyi was being celebrated as the country’s most peaceful and economically vibrant state.
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He expressed regret that the perpetrators of the heinous act do not reflect well on the state, nor do they represent the people’s paragons or ideals.
“I am deeply saddened that these unscrupulous elements could strike in this manner,” he said, “but they should rest assured that a security searchlight has been beamed on them, and they will be apprehended and prosecuted in accordance with the law in the shortest time possible.”
“I want to emphasise that the state is not a safe haven for criminals. Security personnel will not and will never allow some of them who engage in guerrilla warfare to threaten the state’s existing peace.”
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“May I also express my condolences to elder Orogwu’s family and the entire people of Ikwo Local Government Area for the tragic incident. He said, “May Almighty God grant the deceased eternal rest in his bosom.”