Reacting to the alleged killing of youths by the Ebubeagu security outfit, the Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, described the act as ‘unconscionable and man’s inhumanity to man’.
Kachikwu in a statement issued yesterday in Abuja called on the police and other security agencies to swiftly arrest and prosecute the perpetrators of the dastardly act.
He also called on leaders of the South East, especially the Ohanaeze Ndigbo and all leaders of thought in the South East to work with communities and address the issue as a matter of urgency.
“This killing is simply unconscionable and man’s inhumanity to man. How can a security outfit purportedly set up to protect a vulnerable population from harassment and attacks turn their guns on their own kith and kin? Kachikwu asked.
“The South East can ill-afford this type of bloodletting especially when innocent youths who are leaders of the future are being sent to their early graves in such cruel and gruesome manner.
“The challenges of survival in the country are becoming Herculean and it is time for law enforcement agencies to ensure that the people are protected from unnecessary attacks and killings of citizens especially innocent youths by unscrupulous elements masquerading as Ebubeagu security operatives,” Kachikwu said.
The youths were said to have been killed while returning from a traditional wedding in Awo Omamma, Oru East L.G.A. Five other persons were said to be missing following the attack.
Kachikwu further urged the authorities of Ebubeagu to call their personnel to order by ensuring that their operatives are properly screened and trained in the art of protecting their communities.