Accident scene, Abattoir, Waterside, Aba


by Tony Icheku, Umuahia

Abia State Government has confirmed the death of eight persons following an invasion   Tuesday,  February 15, 2022 at about 11:35pm, by  unidentified hoodlums  at the New Cattle Market located in Omumauzor, Ukwa West Local Government Area of the State.

"We are shocked and saddened by this mindless  and barbaric act of violence  that claimed the lives of about  8 innocent  citizens of our great country and we totally condemn this dastardly act together with it's wicked perpetrators.

"We are working assiduously to provide succour to the families of the victims. Those who sustained injuries are currently  receiving medical attention. We have equally started the  immediate relocation  of the traders while working out compensation for lost properties. We shall leave no stone unturned to ensure that the evil perpetrators are brought to justice", states the Abia State Commissioner for  Information and Strategy, Mr Eze Chikamnayo in a release

He added that government responded  swiftly to the invasion   by mobilising the various security agencies to the scene that night to secure the lives and properties of the innocent traders and  fish out the assailants. 

A high powered team comprising the Chief of Staff, Prof ACB Agbazuere,  Commissioners for Trade and Investment, and Homeland Security, Chiefs John Okiyi Kalu and  Sopuruchi Bekee respectively were equally dispatched to the scene early Tuesday

Other members of the government team includes Executive Chairman of Ukwa West LGA, Chief Okey Kanu and the  State Commissioner of Police, CP Janet Agbede.

It will be recalled that traders were recently  relocated to the  New Cattle Market, Omumauzor Abattoir from the abattoir located at Waterside River area of Ogbor Hill, Aba which was shut down by Gov Okezie Ikpeazu following an accident that claimed four lives


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