The Senator representing Benue South District and Senate Minority Leader, Abba Moro, has condemned the recent killing of four individuals of Ezza-Ezekuna origin in Azaoke, Ado Local Government Area of Benue State by suspected armed men from Akparata community in Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi State.
Senator Moro expressed deep concern over the escalation of the communal crisis in Ebonyi State and its spillover effects into Ado LGA. He called on the warring factions to cease hostilities in the interest of peace.
In a statement issued by his Media Adviser, Emmanuel John, Senator Moro lamented the continued loss of lives and properties in Ado LGA as a result of the conflict involving the Ezzas and Effiumites. The statement highlighted the senator’s commitment to addressing the situation.
“Senator Moro decries the Ezza/Effium crisis in Ebonyi State that has spilled over to Ado LGA, leading to continued loss of lives and properties of the Ezzas and Effiumites in the LGA. The latest is the recent attack where over four persons of Ezza-Ezekuna community were murdered in cold blood at Azaoke, in Ado LGA,” the statement read.
The senator condemned the unprovoked attack and urged the Benue State Government to take swift and decisive action to address the situation. He emphasised the need for measures to halt the killings and restore normalcy.
“Senator Moro condemns the unprovoked attack and calls on the Benue State Government to take urgent steps towards addressing the problem with a view to putting an end to the mindless killings. He also calls on security agents to be on their toes and forestall further attacks on his constituents so that they can go about their normal businesses without let or hindrances,” the statement added.
The Minority Leader expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, assuring them that every effort would be made to safeguard the lives and properties of the people in the affected areas.
