By Sunny A. David
The people of Ogbunike in Anambra State have demanded for thorough investigation into the gruesome murder of the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Willie Obiano on Security Matters, Mr. Azubuike Ekwegbalu.
They specifically charged the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the state to quickly unravel the circumstances surrounding the killing of the deceased they described as their illustrious son.
President-General of Ogbunike Progress Union of Nigeria, Mr. Chukwugozie Ikegulu, made the call on Monday at a press conference organized by the union.
Ikegulu commended Governor Willie Obiano for giving an order to security agencies to fish out and bring to justice those behind the murder of one of his aide in his residence at the Commissioners quarters in Awka.
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He said quick action in nabbing the perpetrators will guarantee quick dispensation of justice and will placate the sorrows of the people of the community.
The President-General on behalf of the community commiserated with the family of the deceased and asked them to take solace in the Lord.
He called on the people of Ogbunike to remain calm in the face of the ongoing investigations and be rest assured that justice will prevail.
Contributing, the Secretary of the Town Union, Mr. Chinedu Ughelu expressed his confidence that with the weight the Governor has thrown behind the investigations as he has done in other Security matters in the State, Ogbunike Progress Union Nigeria is sure of a faster process in bringing to book the masterminds of the dastardly act.
