April 06, (THEWILL) – The Executive Chairman of Ebonyi Local Government Area, Barr Prince Chinedu Uburu, has called on the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the attack on Ndiefi-Ishieke village.
Uburu, who made the call while briefing journalists shortly after he visited the area in the company of some heads of security operatives, condemned the unwarranted attack on the people of the community.
Recall that hoodlums numbering over 50 had attacked the community, shot some villagers, and destroyed their buildings.
It was also gathered that 11 persons were injured and 300 persons displaced in the affected community.
The council boss, who described the attacks as “ungodly”, ”barbaric” and “unacceptable”, said deserving serious action will be taken to forestall a reoccurrence.
He appealed for calm and called on the affected village to support government efforts to bring lasting peace to the area.
He disclosed that the police have swung into action to restore peace in the area and called stakeholders in the area to embrace peace.
Reacting to the allegations of his involvement in the crisis, he stated that it was cheap blackmail and a calculated attempt to tarnish his good image.
Uburu described the allegation as false, emphasising that he derives no pleasure in hurting the lives and property of the people he swore to protect.
“I don’t have any hand in what is happening at Ndefi, the only thing I did was I tried everything to make sure there is peace in that village.
“This is the village I haven’t slept in all my life, where I led thugs and displaced over 300 persons. Of what gain will it be to me as a Local Government Chairman or as a lawyer?
“How will I organise thugs to attack my people? It is quite cheap blackmail,” he averred.
He, therefore, urged the police to ensure that all the perpetrators of this heinous crime get arrested quickly for immediate prosecution.
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