The Anambra State Government has reacted to the killing of a former traditional ruler in the state, Chief Alexander Edozieuno and his driver.
TheNewsGuru.com, TNG gathered that Edozieuno and his driver was killed on Friday by unknown gunmen.
TNG reports that Edozieuno was one of the 12 monarchs suspended by Governor Willie Obiano last year, for accompanying an oil magnate, Prince Arthur Eze, on a visit to President Muhammadu Buhari, without permission.
However, in a swift reaction, the Anambra State Government in statement on Saturday by the Commissioner of Information and Public Enlightenment, C. Don Adinuba said Edozieuno’s death was shocking and sad.
Adinuba said Governor Willie Obiano has directed security agencies to fish out the murderers of the former traditional ruler.
Read full statement below:
Violent of Death of Chief Alexander Edozieuno
The Anambra State Government has received with shock the news of the death of Chief Alexander Edozieuno, the former traditional ruler of the Mkpunando community in Aguleri, Anambra East Local Government Area.
He was killed yesterday together with his driver, simply identified as Chukwuemeka, while driving on Ezu Bridge, Otuocha, Anambra East LGA, according to reports.
On learning of Chief Edozieuno’s death, Governor Willie Obiano directed the new Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Tony Olofu, to use all resources available to him to fish out those behind the murder. Mr Olofu’s visit to the crime scene and subsequent actions show the seriousness with which he is treating the murder.
It is disheartening that Chief Edozieuno should die this way when violent crime has been reduced to its lowest level in Anambra State since its creation in August, 1991, making Anambra Nigeria’s safest state despite recent organized attacks.
We regret that there are still elements who have little regard for human life, let alone the dignity of the human person. This is in spite of the sustained efforts of the current administration to make our society more caring and more humane.
We extend the condolences of the people and Government of Anambra State to the Edozieuno family, the Mkpunando community, the friends, relatives and associates of Chief Edozieuno.
May Chief Edozieuno’s soul rest in peace.
Signed
C. Don Adinuba
Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment.