From Chijioke Agwu, Abakaliki
The Ebonyi State Government, yesterday, directed security agencies to ensure the arrest and prosecution of the killers of late Emmanuel Igwe, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) electoral officer in Afikpo Local Government who was killed by gunmen, last Sunday.
Igwe and his wife were returning from Abia State when the gunmen ambushed them at Ishiagu in Ebonyi State. The gunmen also kidnaped his wife.
Commissioner for Information and Orientation in the state, Jude Okpor, said the governor was saddened by the incident and had directed security agencies in the state to go after the killers and ensure their arrest. He spoke Tuesday, shortly after the maiden State Executive Council meeting.
“Security issues are not discussed in public, but the government will do everything to apprehend the perpetrators of such a dastardly act. The governor has given the necessary directives and soon, they would be apprehended. The governor recently had his first security council meeting with all heads of security agencies in attendance and the people are assured of their safety,” he said.
The commissioner also said the governor reiterated his desire to revamp education in the state and ultimately make public schools attractive again.
“He charged the two commissioners in charge of primary/secondary and tertiary education, to ensure the functionality of the school system in the state. The governor also pledged to send them abroad to understudy functional education systems,” he said.