The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has been made aware of an incident that occurred at the Milverton area of Aba, on Friday evening, involving men of the Nigerian Army and some criminal elements.
The incident, according to the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Homeland Security, Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba, left a soldier dead and another wounded and currently receiving treatment at a hospital.
According to Kazie Uko, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the governor commiserated with the Nigeria Army over the unfortunate occurrence and commended the officers and men of the force for exercising restraint in the face of the unprovoked attack.
He said the governor specifically thanked the Commander, 14 Brigade, Ohafia, Brigadier General O.O. Diya, for his prompt intervention and ensuring that peace continued to prevail in Aba.
He said Governor Otti by this statement called on the general public to remain calm and advised residents to go about their lawful businesses without fear, and to cooperate with relevant security agencies by providing them with useful information as they work to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous attack.