Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has ordered security agencies to arrest the killers of the chairperson of Ogbete Market Traders’ Association in Enugu State, south-east Nigeria within 48 hours.
Mbah’s order was contained in a statement by his spokesperson who said said his administration will not allow the attackers to go unpunished in the state.
“I have directed security agencies in the state to produce his killers within 48 hours.
“As we have always maintained, and every merchant of death or criminal in the state ought to know by now, that we have demonstrated the capacity to bring them to book,” he said.
“We have the will, technology, and resources to pursue, track down, overtake, and defeat such workers of wickedness.”
The governor expressed sadness over the attack and commiserated with the family of the slain man.
“The government and people of Enugu State grieve with them. But I urge them to find solace in the service he rendered to our dear state and the fact that his killers will never go scot-free. It is a promise,” he stated.
He said the security agencies and the state government will not “sleep” until the killers are tracked down.
“I urge Ndi Enugu to go about their lawful businesses, for the security of lives and property remains our priority as a government.
“Those who have decided to test our resolve will meet their waterloo like others before them,” Mr Mbah assured.
Ogbete is the biggest market in Enugu.
