By PAMELA EBOH, Awka

The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has condemned the murder of the President General of Umuoji community in Annambra State, Chief Sylvester Onyima, over the weekend.

He expressed deep concern and immense sadness on the news of the brutal assassination of Onyima in his home.

Soludo in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime said that the senseless killing represents an affront to the peace and security his government and the people are collectively working to build in Anambra State,

The statement partly reads: “On behalf of the good people of Anambra State, the state government unreservedly condemns this heinous act of unprovoked violence.

“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family of Mr. Onyima, the Umuoji community, and the entire Idemili North Local Government Area.

“This senseless killing represents an affront to the peace and security we are collectively working to build in Anambra State, and Governor Soludo has vowed to ensure that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are brought to justice.

“Governor Soludo has directed the State security agencies to take immediate and decisive action to apprehend the culprits and ensure swift prosecution of those responsible to deter future recurrences.

“Meanwhile, the Anambra State Government remains fully committed to the security of lives and property in the state and will not be deterred by the acts of criminals who seek to disrupt the peace and progress of our land.

“We call on all Anambra residents to remain calm and law-abiding as we continue to work together with security agencies to keep the perpetrators of violent crimes away from our communities and state.”