Ogbaru incident has emboldened our security drive – Anambra govt

Anambra State Government said that the heinous act committed in Ogbaru Local Government Area of the state on May 16 has emboldened its security drive.

The government said the incident involved five male officials of the United States consulate and four armed mobile policemen visiting from Lagos on a mission to assess the impact of erosion in Anambra, who were ambushed and killed.

The government’s stand is contained in a press statement by Mr Christian Aburime, Press Secretary to Gov. Charles Soludo and sent to the News Men in Awka on Thursday.

The government described the evil act as a clog in a wheel of progress in the state, assuring that the culprits would be found and brought to justice.

The government has called on the public with useful information that would identify or lead to the whereabouts of the criminals to offer the same to the command.

It urged the public to send any useful information on the incident to secured security phone numbers or to any of the security agencies, promising that any credible informant will be handsomely rewarded.

The government assured Anambra residents and visitors of its continued commitment to law and order.

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