The All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Abia State, has paid a condolence visit to the family of Chimaobi Nwaogu Uzoukwa at Ezido Na Ife, Amaise Umuokereke-Ngwa, Obingwa.

The delegation led by Hon. Okoro on Friday, also delivered the heartfelt condolences of Dr. Alex Otti, the 2019 governorship candidate of the party who frowned and condemned the gruesome murder of the young man for not parting with N100 to soldiers in a military checkpoint, mounted at Ohanze, Obingwa.

Describing the incident as barbaric and painful, Hon. Okoro expressed displeasure with rate of extra-judicial killing by the security agents who are saddled with the responsibility of protecting lives and property in Abia State.

He said: “It is unfortunate that those who are constitutionally armed with guns to protect us are turning around to kill innocent citizens. It is barbaric and painful given the manner this innocent young man was murdered by a trigger-happy just because of N100.

“Our leader, Dr. Alex Otti, OFR, is very sad over this incident and will support every step taken by this community to ensure that justice prevails. The party chieftain also enjoined the state government to rise to the occasion by ensuring that security agents in the state operate within the rules of engagement.

“The illegal extortion of motorists by the security agents must stop henceforth in Abia. The governor and government of Abia State must act to protect lives and property. It is saddening to hear that the life of this young man who incidentally is from the governor’s local government was terminated under this sad circumstance. It is really painful.”

Hon. Okoro also delivered an envelope of an undisclosed amount of money to the widow and family on behalf of Dr. Otti and Abia APGA with a promise of further assistance during the burial.

Responding on behalf of the family, Hon. Ebere Uzoukwa, who is the State Publicity Secretary of APGA, Abia State, thanked Dr. Otti and the leadership of APGA in Abia State for identifying with the family in the moment grief and sorrow.

He described Chimaobi Nwaogu Uzoukwa popularly called ‘Eze’ as a peace-loving and industrious young man who was passionate with his job as a commercial motorcyclist.

Uzoukwa further disclosed that his family and community have vowed to ensure that the killer-soldier whom he gave his name as Corporal Ajayi must be produce by the Nigerian Army and subjected to face the full wrath of the law.

News Express reports that Caporal Ajayi, one of the soldiers stationed at Ohanze military checkpoint on Wednesday (August 7) pursued Chimaobi Nwaogu Uzoukwa to his village, Amaise Umuokereke-Ngwa in Obingwa LGA, Abia State, and reportedly killed him for not parting with N100.

The deceased is survived by a young wife, two kids and host of family members.

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