The ancestral stool of the Hausa community in Imo state, presently occupied by Sarkin Hausawa, HRM Auwal Baba Suleiman, has strongly condemned the unwarranted attack on the Garki area of Okigwe local government area by hoodlums, killing seven persons and injuring many others.
Alhaji Auwal, who issued a Statement in Owerri, conveyed the condolences of the Executive Governor of Imo State, His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Hope Uzodimma to the affected families, and thanked the Brigade Commander, 34 Field Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Brig Gen A.U Lawal who played a vital role on the day of the incident, by paying the hospital bill of those who were admitted in the hospital.
He assured members of Okigwe Hausa community that the police and authorities are on top of the matter, to fish out the perpetrators of the dastardly act, and bring them to book.
The Sarkin Hausawa Imo State, also sincerely condoled and sympathized with the entire community of Okigwe, especially, the bereaved families and loved ones during the difficult tragedy.
He described the incident as an act of cowardice and man’s inhumanity to man, irrespective of Ethno-religious differences, praying Almighty Allah to grant eternal rest to the deceased souls.
The Sarkin Hausawa also prayed for the state and the country to overcome this difficult situation and challenges caused by terrorists, and grant peaceful co-existence in the various communities across the country.
Meanwhile, in another development, the chairman of Imo State Hausa Community Youth Organization, Alhaji Ibrahim Salisu Babs, has sent his condolence message to the affected victims and their families. The group condemned the barbaric attack, as well as prayed the Almighty Allah to grant them the heart to forgive and forget.
“It is sad to learn about the tragic event that recently happened at midnight during sleeping hours by unknown gunmen, which resulted in the loss of lives and the destruction of properties that were worth millions of naira.
“It is really sad seeing such atrocities carried out by our citizens on their fellow citizens, who are only trying to survive on their own.
“It has become a daily problem against citizens living in different parts of the state, regardless of their ethnicity, religion.”
Alhaji Babs described the incident as act of terrorism, and strongly condemn any form of violence against human beings.
He called on the security agencies to take control, and equally called on leaders of the various communities to put heads together to create more vigilance groups to support the security agencies with useful information.
He said this will help to identify people living in a particular community, and assist security agencies to work effectively.
On behalf of the Northern Hausa Community Youth Organization, Babs prayed for God’s intervention and speedy recovery of the injured persons.
It would be recalled that the Imo state Commissioner of Police, Aboki Danjuma, visited the Garki area of Okigwe for an on-the-spot assessment of the ugly incident.
He expressed the determination of the police to apprehend the killers of six traders, assuring the residents, particularly the traders at the Gariki Market, of their maximum safety and security.
Danjuma expressed sadness over the ugly incident, while commiserating with the families of the victims and the market leaders. He promised to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that the perpatrators of the dastardly act are all arrested and brought to book.
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