Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, the governor of Anambra State, has denounced the killing of a community leader in the Umuoji village in the Idemili North Local Government Area.
The community’s President-General, Mr. Silas Onyima, was brutally killed in his house on Friday night by unidentified individuals.
In a press statement following the murder, Soludo’s press secretary, Mr. Christian Aburime, denounced the event and called it a horrible instance of unjustified violence.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Onyima, the Umuoji community, and the entire Idemili North Local Government Area.
“We call on all Anambra residents to remain calm and law-abiding as we continue to work together with security agencies to keep the perpetrators of violent crimes away from our communities and state.
“This senseless killing represents an affront to the peace and security we are collectively working to build in Anambra State, and Governor Soludo has vowed to ensure that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are brought to justice.
“Governor Soludo has directed the State security agencies to take immediate and decisive action to apprehend the culprits and ensure swift prosecution of those responsible to deter future recurrences,” Aburime stated.
