The Abia state government has accused herders of kidnapping
citizens of the state.
John Okiyi Kalu, the state commissioner for information,
made the allegation in a statement on Monday.
He said the state government also condemned the destruction
of farmlands by cows grazing openly.
The commissioner said Okezie Ikpeazu, the state governor,
has directed security operatives to investigate the destruction farmlands and
the kidnapping cases in Abia north senatorial district.
He asked residents to go about their daily activities
because the state government is responding to the situation.
“Abia State Government wishes to condemn in its entirety the
recent destruction of farmlands by cows grazing openly in violation of extant
laws of the state and Nigeria,” he said.
“It also condemns, without reservations, the activities of
criminal herdsmen suspected to have masterminded recent brazen kidnap of
innocent citizens around Abia North Senatorial Zone of the State.
“Consequently, Governor Okezie Ikpeazu has directed security
agents in the state to bring to justice all those involved in the criminal
activities.
“Government also frowns seriously at the wanton destruction
of cows by yet to be identified individuals whose aim is to exacerbate already
existing tensions.
“Government has fully activated all relevant components of
the state security architecture to ensure the safety of lives and property of
law abiding citizens, residents and visitors to the state.
“We therefore call on the people to go about their
legitimate businesses without fear as government is on top of the situation and
will spare nothing in protecting Abians.”
The Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) had issued a 14-day
ultimatum to south-east governors to enforce the anti-grazing law.
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