Buhari Calls For Peace In Southeast, Consoles Obiozor

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has called on all in the Southeastern part of the country to embrace peace and shun violence, stating that security capabilities are being strengthened to continue maintenance of law and order.

The president strongly condemned the destruction of buildings and assets of the Police Force and the home of President-General, Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo, Professor George Obiozor, a leading voice of moderation in the affairs of the country.

According to a statement released on Sunday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu, Buhari who strongly condemned the violence in the sub-region, called on the people of Imo State in particular and the sub-region in general, to maintain peace as the police and other agencies are working to ensure that normalcy is restored as soon as possible.

“The President extends sympathies to the police authorities over the losses of men and materials,” Shehu stated.

Buhari also urged Prof. Obiozor not to be deterred but maintain his commitment to peace and unity of the federation.

Meanwhile, the senator representing Abia-South Senatorial District, Enyinnaya Abaribe, has also condemned the attack on Obiozor’s house, describing it as horrendous and despicable.

In a statement released on Saturday by his Media Adviser, Uchenna Awom, Abaribe said the unwarranted attack portrays a dangerous drift to a state of anarchy in the state.

He called for an immediate investigation into the incident to fish out the perpetrators.

“The attack said to have come on the heels of another attack on a Police Station in Umuguma, Owerri same day, calls for concern and deep introspection by Ndigbo and all men of good will. We cannot continue this way and it stands condemned in the strongest terms”, Abairbe who is the senate minority leader stated.