Altercation between members of the Nigeria Police Force Anambra State Command and Okada riders in Igbo Ukwu, a suburban area in Aguata Local Government Area of Anambra State which led to the death of at least one Okada rider, has spiralled into violence as police station in Igboukwu was set ablaze by rampaging okada riders.
According to eye witness accounts, trouble started yesterday evening when members of the Police Force enforcing the restrictions on Okada usage in the evening throughout the state, met resistance from Okada riders who refused to comply with the state’s directive on Okada restrictions. This then led to gunshots that unfortunately killed an Okada rider.
Reactions by Okada riders have continued today, making the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano, to call for calm.
Read below, the governor’s call for calm, presented by Uche Nworah, the director general of Anambra Broadcasting Service- ABS
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has described as unfortunate the killing of a commercial motorcyclist by a policeman at Igboukwu, Aguata local government area of Anambra State.
Speaking to Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS) over the incident, the Governor appealed for calm and asked people not to take the law into their hands.
“Burning of police stations, vehicles and destruction of property is not the way to resolve this. I want to assure Ndi Anambra and residents that the policeman responsible has been taken into custody. Government will assist the family of the deceased and provide them with the necessary emotional and financial support “, Governor Obiano said.
Continuing, the Governor said; “It’s always painful to lose a loved one in such circumstances. I am directly in touch with the police authorities and I am being briefed of the situation. Anambra has been calm and peaceful and we want our people to remain calm as justice must be surely served”.
Ebuka graduated with a second-class upper-division degree in Political Science from the University of Calabar in Nigeria. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master's Degree in Political Science with a specialization in Government and Development Studies from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Nigeria. His academic background and professional experience have equipped him with a deep understanding of political dynamics and governance issues.
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