Posted by The governor of Abia State, Alex Otti, has spoken out against the murder of Mr. Zakari Maduka, a prominent member of the Labour Party (LP), and has called on security forces to track down his assailants.
This was announced in a statement released to the press on Friday and signed by his media adviser Ferdinand Ekeoma.
Unknown intruders killed Maduka on Tuesday night in Uturu, Isuikwuato Local Government Area, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Otti thought Zakari’s execution was irrational, brutal, and vicious.
As a result, he demanded that security personnel move quickly to apprehend any and all perpetrators.
The governor mourned Zakari’s death and praised his work as Labour Party Campaign Manager in Uturu during the recent general election.
According to him, Zakari was also a prominent figure in the fight against kidnapping and other criminal activity in the local community.
The Labour Party government had provided solid governance for the people of Abia, and Otti felt sorry that Zakari didn’t live to enjoy its benefits.
The governor has pledged that the government will provide the family of the deceased with all the assistance they need.
He reaffirmed his resolve to guarantee the safety of people and property in Abia and the rest of the South East.
He explained that the state’s recent initiation of a joint security Taskforce nicknamed “Operation Crush” was a direct response to the people’s yearning for more safety.
According to him, kidnappings in the Lokpanta region, in particular, have decreased since the campaign was implemented.
The governor promised that Abia’s law enforcement would stand firm against any attempt by criminals to establish a safe haven anywhere in the state.