By our Reporter
Governor Chief Francis Nwifuru and Nigeria Army have condemned in it’s entirety, the gruesome murder of the two youths in Ihetutu village, Ishiagu Community in Ivo Local Government Area of the State.
The two victims were allegedly shot dead by a Soldier attached to Ambertone Logistics Mining Company in the area
Condemning the the murder when he visited the community in Ishiagu Governor Francis Nwifuru described it as tragic and regrettable appealing the youths of the area to remain calm, peaceful and be law abiding.
The Governor represented by the Commissioner for Solid Minerals Development, Chief Chinedum Nkah noted that since Soldier was involved in the incident the soldiers has been taken into custody noting that full investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances behind their killings.
He assured the community that Government is at its feats to ensure justice for the deceased.
“Their death were so regrettable and tragi and we appeal the youths of the area to remain calm, peaceful and be law abiding” Nwifuru noted.
“The Soldier involved in the incident has been taken into custody and am assuring that noting full investigation has commenced to unravel the circumstances behind their killings” Nwifuru added.
The Chairman, Ivo Local Government Council, Chief Michael Anyim noted that they have been living in peace with the Nigerian Army deployed to the area but lamented the unwarranted killings of their Youths.
He promised to calm the restive youth against further burning and destructions of the Company’s property while they work in synergy with the State Government and the Nigerian Army to bring justice to the two murdered youth and their families.
Speaking further the GOC, Commanding 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, Enugu, represented by Brigadier General S. Julius, condemned the act and appealed for calm and support of the people as the Nigerian Army investigate the matter, assuring that the perpetrator must not go unpunished.
The Governor and his team, later visited the two bereaved families to condole with them and pledged Government support to them.
Meanwhile, the Mining Company has been sealed from further operations till absolute peace returns to the area and justice given to the deceased.