Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo has assured the people of Ebonyi that the
federal government will ensure that they get justice over the recent killings
in Ishielu LGA of the state.
At least 15 people were killed on March
31, when gunmen invaded some communities in the state.
The attacks took place in
Nkalaha, Obegu, Amazu, Nkalagu, and Umuhuali communities in Ishielu LGA.
Residents had accused herders of
carrying out the attacks, but the police have not confirmed the identities of
the perpetrators.
In a visit to the state on Sunday, Osinbajo urged the people not to take justice into their hands because “nobody knows where it will end”.
“You have done the right thing by
peacefully presenting the case to the authority; it is up to the government to
seek justice,” he said.
“I want to say that it is a very
deeply distressing development and I sympathise not just with the governor and
the people of Ebonyi state but in particular the people of the community that
have been affected.
“This whole community, a community that has
lived with the (so-called) assailants for many years, what we have seen here is
very cowardly and it must not be allowed in our country. It must not be
allowed.
“What we must do to ensure this
kind of thing does not repeat itself is to beef up security, that is very
important.
The vice-president promised that
the incident would never repeat itself, adding that the security within the
state would be beefed up.
“Already, we are in conversation
with the GOC, with the army about ensuring that there is more security around
here. Of course, I am aware that the GOC has already made some provisions but
obviously, there is a need for even more greater security,” he said.
“Local community themselves must be ready to
give more information to all enforcement agencies so that appropriate steps can
be taken in the event that anybody wants to do any further outbreak.
“Let me assure you that we will
seek justice on behalf of those who have died not just because they were our
neighbours but because they are human beings and they deserve justice. So far
as it lies within our power, we will seek justice.”
Osinbajo also stated that the
federal government would do its best to provide relief for affected families
and communities.
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