A chieftain of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Imo State, Senator Samuel Anyanwu, has condemned in strong terms, the gruesome killings of unarmed civilians in Orlu local government area of the state, describing it as barbaric and wicked.
Senator Anyanwu therefore, called on security agencies to bring to book, those directly or indirectly connected to the dastardly act.
He charged Traditional Rulers and community leaders to guard against strange movements.
He further expressed concern that if nothing was done urgently to contain the ongoing uprising in Orlu, it would be concluded that the present APC government has failed on her promises to protect the masses.
He lamented that the rate of killings in Nigeria since the present regime took over the mantle of leadership in the country is worrisome, wondering how one could wake up in the morning only to see a gory scene of innocent people slaughtered like cow.
He noted that if the killing is not happening in Benue, Kano, Kaduna, Ebonyi or Enugu, it will be happening in Yobe, Borno, Rivers or Plateau, adding that this is very dangerous for the country.
The Senator also wondered whether the security agents are protecting the people or killing those they were asked to protect.
According to Senator Anyanwu, “when a government fails to protect the lives and properties of her citizenry, it appears that such administration was doomed, expressing shock that frustration and hunger had pushed people to rise against one another.
He further cautioned security agencies to stop the idea of revenge against innocent and unarmed citizens whenever unknown gunmen engage them, describing it as not only clannish and childish, but petty and frivolous.
He called on government to mediate in the crisis with a view to finding lasting solution, and also enjoined Traditional Rulers and community leaders in the affected areas to advise their children on the need to remain peaceful.
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