Presidential candidate, Senator Anyim Pius Anyim, has described as barbaric, the killing of traders at the New Cattle Market in Omuma-Uzo, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State.
At least eight people were killed during the deadly attack which occurred on Tuesday night by some yet-to-be-identified gunmen.
According to The PUNCH, the Peoples Democratic Party presidential hopeful said the suspects are attempting to turn one group against another and must be brought to justice.
He, “The unfortunate incident at the New Cattle Market in Omuma-Uzo, Ukwa West Local Government Area of Abia State where hoodlums attacked and killed eight traders is despicable, barbaric, and condemnable.
“These evil men spilling precious human blood and trying to set one group against another must be stopped at all cost.
“The insecurity In the South East and the country at large should be a matter of serious concern to every well-meaning Nigerian,” he cautioned.
Anyim hailed “the government of Abia State for condemning the dastardly act in strong terms and promising to take steps to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“I urge Abia State government to expedite actions to fish out the perpetrators as that will demonstrate to the whole world that the people of Abia State and indeed the entire Ndigbo of the South-East geopolitical Zone are lovers and protectors of their neighbors and visitors alike.
“I condole with those whose beloved ones died in the attack and pray that the Almighty God grants eternal rest to the souls of the departed.”
