The Senator representing Ebonyi Central Zone, Senator Ken Eze, has condemned Sunday’s gruesome murder of 13 people in the Nkalaha Amegu community, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Senator described the attack as devilish and unfortunate and vowed to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.
According to him: “It is with profound sadness that I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in the devastating and deadly attack on the people of Amagu-Nkalaha in Ishielu LGA, Ebonyi Central Senatorial District of Ebonyi State on Monday, which claimed many lives and properties, with many others currently receiving treatment in hospitals.
“This is a moment of grief for us all, and I share in your pain. I’m deeply saddened and condemn in the strongest terms this dastardly act. I want to assure the people of Amagu-Nkalaha that we’re together in this difficult time, and together we shall navigate through it.”
Senator Eze noted that the tragic incident underscored the urgent need for intelligence gathering by security agencies to prevent such acts in society.
“This tragic incident underscores the urgent need for heightened consciousness on intelligence gathering by our security agencies and personnel to identify and prevent such dastardly acts before they happen. I, therefore, call on all relevant security agencies to bring to book the perpetrators of this heinous crime.”
“My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I once again extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the departed souls and pray that God grants them the fortitude to bear the painful loss and grants a speedy recovery to the injured,” Senator Eze added.
He commended the state governor, Francis Nwifuru, for his swift intervention to forestall further attacks and restore normalcy in the area.
Senator Eze also called on the people of Ishielu Council Area to remain calm and peaceful, assuring them that all necessary mechanisms are in place to ensure that justice prevails.
