Gunmen kill eight at Abia market
The government of Abia State has confirmed the killing of eight persons by gunmen at the new Cattle Market in Omuma-Uzo in Ukwa West Local Government Area of the state on Tuesday.
Commissioner for Information, Eze Chikamnayo, who confirmed the incident, said that the incident occurred around 11:35 p.m. on Tuesday.
Mr Chikamnayo said that the government responded swiftly by mobilising security agencies to the scene to secure the lives and property of the traders and fish out the assailants.
“This was followed this morning (Wednesday) by the visit of a high-powered team, made up of Chief of Staff to the governor, Anthony Agbazuere and Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Okiyi Kalu.
“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”, he said.
Mr Chikamnayo further said that the government was working assiduously to provide support for the families of the attack victims.
The commissioner added that the government had begun the traders’ immediate relocation while working out compensation for lost property.
(NAN)
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