The governorship candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 governorship election in Enugu State, Barr. Chijioke Edeoga, has bemoaned the recent attacks on the people of Ikem, Eha-Amufu, Isi Uzo LG, and the people of Adani in Uzo Uwani, in Enugu State by herdsmen.
Ìn a statement, Edeoga described the killings as “deplorable acts of violence that cannot be tolerated”.
According to him, “the senseless loss of lives and the infliction of harm upon innocent civilians are affronts to humanity and grave violations of peace and security.
“I call upon both the Enugu State and Federal governments to take immediate and decisive action to protect the people from such atrocities.
“It is the responsibility of the government to ensure the safety and security of its citizens, and any failure to do so is a betrayal of trust and an exhibition of incompetence.
“Furthermore, I urge the authorities to swiftly investigate this heinous act and bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Those responsible for instigating fear and perpetrating violence must be held accountable for their actions.
“Justice must be served to restore faith in the rule of law and to prevent further bloodshed.
“It is deeply concerning that farmlands in Eha-Amufu are still occupied by bandits, making it difficult for the people who survive mainly on farm produce to thrive.
“This situation exacerbates the suffering of the affected communities and underscores the urgency of addressing the root causes of insecurity”.
He reminded the federal authorities to ensure the safety of citizens across the country, stressing that the recurrent nature of these attacks highlights the inadequacies in the nation’s security infrastructure.
