Ikpeazu Blows Hot Over Killing Of Petrol Station Attendant In Aba, Vows To Ensure Justice

The Governor of Abia State State, Okezie Ikpeazu, has said the state government will not fold its arms and watch citizens being killed unjustly under any circumstance, saying life of all Abians and residents are of utmost importance.

The Governor who expressed deep sadness over the unfortunate killing of a Petrol Attendant, Late Mr. Chibuisi Okameme by a Police Officer attached to the Ohuru Isimiri Police Station few days ago, made it clear that the Abia State Government will work with the Police Authorities in the State to ensure that justice is served in this case.

Recalling a similar case where an Army Officer shot and killed a motorcycle operator last year, the Governor stated that the same zeal applied by the State Government in pursuing justice then which led to the dismissal of the Army Officer and his current prosecution for murder will be applied to this particular case. The Governor directed his Adviser on Homeland Security to work closely with the State Police Command to ensure that all known protocols for dealing cases like this within the Police are followed to the letter.

In a release signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onyebuchi Ememanka made available to ABN TV, Ikpeazu expressed satisfaction that the killer Policeman has been arrested by the Police Authorities in the State and demanded a thorough investigation and the application of all known legal procedures in the handling of the matter, including the prosecution of the officer.

The Governor appealed to personnel of different security outfits in the State to exercise utmost discretion in the handling of firearms when dealing with members of the public. Reminding security officers that their primary responsibility is to protect the people, the Governor made it clear that his administration shall be very relentless in the pursuit of justice whenever any Abian is injured or killed unjustifiably by the recklessness of any security personnel.

Governor Ikpeazu sends his deep condolences to the family of the deceased and the organization he worked for, Greenmac Nigeria Limited.