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From Kenneth Udeh, Abuja
The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Privatization and former Governor of Abia State, Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, has strongly condemned the killing of soldiers at a checkpoint in Umuahia.
Gunmen killed two soldiers during the attack at a checkpoint in Umuopara, Umuahia South LGA, Abia State. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning, after some unidentified assailants dismantled a military checkpoint and shot at soldiers on a stop-and-search duty.
In a statement from the media office of the Abia North Senator, the attack was described by the senator as wicked, evil, and unacceptable.
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Senator Kalu called on security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators of the attack, noting that armed forces personnel do not deserve to be maltreated given the role they play in national security.
The former governor, while calling on the people of Abia State to remain calm and law-abiding, emphasised that peace is crucial for development.
The lawmaker commiserated with the Nigerian Army over the tragic development. He said, “The killing of soldiers at a checkpoint in Umuahia is barbaric. The perpetrators must be identified for appropriate action. For the sake of the growth and progress of the South East, all hands must be on deck to identify and apprehend criminals in the region.”
Senator Kalu urged security agencies to investigate the unfortunate incident to prevent a recurrence, while praying for the repose of the departed souls.
