Eight Feared Dead As Unknown Gunmen Attack Cattle Market
Abia State government has confirmed the killing of eight persons by gunmen at a new cattle market in Omuma-Uzo in Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday. NIGERIAN TRIBUNE reports.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), the state Commissioner for Information, Chief Eze Chikamnayo, who confirmed the incident in a statement made available to newsmen in Aba on Wednesday, hinted that on February 15, at about 11.35 p.m., some yet-to-be-identified hoodlums attacked traders at the cattle market. Information Guide Nigeria
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In Chikamnayo’s words: “This was followed this morning (Wednesday) by the visit of a high-powered team, made up of Chief of Staff to the governor, Dr Anthony Agbazuere; Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Chief Okiyi Kalu, and the Commissioner of Police, CP Janet Agbede”.
“We are shocked and saddened by this mindless and barbaric act of violence that claimed the lives of no fewer than eight innocent citizens of our great country. We totally condemn this dastardly act, together with its wicked perpetrators”. jamb results
The commissioner added that the government had begun immediate relocation of the traders, and was working out compensation for lost property.
“We shall leave no stone unturned to ensure that the evil perpetrators are brought to justice,” he assured”.
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