ABIA: OTTI SUES FOR JUSTICE FOR SLAIN CHINESE AND POLICEMAN

The Governor of Abia State, Alex Otti has given marching order to security agents in the state to smoke out the criminals behind the killing of two Chinese miners and a police officer and bring them to justice.

The is contained in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, and made available to reporters in Umuahia on Sunday.

Some gunmen ambushed Chinese miners on Friday evening at a mining site in Uturu, Abia, killing two miners and a police guard.

Mr Otti expressed anger over the unprovoked attack on innocent individuals and condemned the actions of the perpetrators in the strongest terms.

The governor assured that his administration would support security agents in their efforts to ensure the killers were brought to justice.

Mr Otti emphasised that beyond fostering an enabling environment for economic activities, his government prioritised the protection of lives and property through support for security agencies.

He regretted that the attack appeared to be an act of terrorism, calling for strong condemnation from all people of good conscience.

Mr Ekeoma added that Governor Otti pledged to strengthen security cooperation with neighbouring states to build a more effective security architecture.

This cooperation aims to prevent criminals from crossing state borders into Abia to commit crimes, as seen in this incident.

Governor Otti also sent condolences to the Nigerian Police, the Chinese Embassy, and the families of the victims, praying for the eternal repose of their souls.