From Aloysius Attah, Onitsha
Counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) and Human Rights Activist, Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has bemoaned the spiraling insecurity and killings in Anambra State and called on all able-bodied men from the state to rise up to tackle the challenge.
In a statement he released yesterday titled “Ihiala Tragedy: Anambra under siege—Governor Soludo must priotise action over mere words and public speeches” , Ejiofor mourned the killing of a catholic priest on Christmas eve and the reported killing of 7 persons including security personnel all in Ihiala last Monday.
“The horrifying events in Ihiala, Anambra State, are a glaring reminder of the siege our beloved state is under. The gruesome loss of innocent lives to these unspeakable atrocities, is deeply tragic. Watching those harrowing clips, I am filled with grief and outrage. My heart bleeds!” he lamented.
He said Anambra is presently in dire straits, and the time has come for Governor Soludo to shift focus from media narratives to tackling the real perpetrators, desecrating the land noting that the state security apparatus appears weakened to confront the situation.
“These soulless beings, best described as monsters in human form, thrive on the shedding of innocent blood. This is a call for decisive and collective action. The weakened state security apparatus alone cannot bear the burden. Every able-bodied son of Anambra must rise to the challenge, joining forces in a determined effort to eradicate these predators who exploit every opportunity to terrorize and retreat into their dens.”
“As we closed the year on this heart-wrenching note, our resolve must be unwavering and resolute. It is unacceptable to continue tolerating the political compromises that endanger the lives of our people. Where is the value we place on human life and dignity? These criminals are no strangers – they are shielded by those within our communities.”
He said the state must deploy every available resource to protect its citizens as Anambra cannot remain a safe haven for such heinous acts noting that the time for lip service is over.
“Enough is enough. We must act now with unity, strength, and an unyielding commitment to reclaim our state from these evil forces. Together, we can restore the peace and security our people rightfully deserve” the lawyer stated.