Imo State House of Assembly has called on the Commissioner of Police to expedite action in the investigation of gruesome murder of the traditional ruler of Amumara Autonomous Community HRH Eze Jeo Benz Ochiulo and the PDP ward Chairman of Ife/Akpodim/Chokoneze Mr. Chiedozie Anyanwu both in Ezinihitte Mbaise Local Government Area of Imo State.
Also to be investigated is the killings of the Divisional Police Officer DPO at Ahiara junction in Ezinihitte Mbaise LGA
Moving the Motion titled “Motion to Condemn The Gruesome Murder of Two Prominent Persons in Ezinihitte Mbaise And To Urge The Commissioner of Police To Expedite Action in The Investigation Of The Murder” at the floor of the House on Thursday, the lawmaker representing Ezinihitte Mbaise State Constituency Hon. Dr Henry Agbasonu stated in tears that Mr Chiedozie Anyanwu was murdered in cold blood at his business premises on Wednesday night, 22nd of November 2023 at about 8 pm by some gunmen in police uniforms.
He equally noted that on the 25th of November 2023, at about 7:30 pm, the traditional ruler of Otulu Amumara Autonomous community, HRH Eze Jeo Benz Ochiulor was abducted from his palace while he was eating, and was murdered and dumped along Mbutu Ife/Amuzu road.
Hon Dr Agbasonu bemoaned what has befallen his state constituency, explaining that Ezinihitte Mbaise used to be one of the most peaceful local government areas in Imo State, until recently, when killings and abductions started.
He regretted that such situation has made it difficult for indigenes of the areas to go home, while those already in the village, live in fear
Hon Dr Agbasonu expressed worry that even security personnel are not safe and have been unable to uncover these criminal elements, despite efforts of the state government, pointing out that two police officers, one of them, a Divisional Police Officer, DPO, were killed recently, in a fuel station, at the Ahiara junction.
He said: “i condemn this act of bloodletting, evil and wickedness in Mbaise nation. I am aware of the efforts of His Excellency Governor Hope Uzodimma in fighting insecurity in the state”.
The legislator therefore calls for the beefing up on security in Mbaise nation, with the setting up of checkpoints on Aboh Mbaise Junction, Chokoneze Junction, Achingali Junction, Ahiara Junction, Amuzu Junction as well as making provision for more patrol vehicles and other logistics to fight crimes in the area.
He extended his condolences to the bereaved families while condoling with the State Governor, the Imo State Commissioner Of Polic, and the Inspector General Of Police.
Seconding the motion, the Chief Whip and Member Representing Oru East State Constituency, Hon Chigozie Nwaneri with other co-sponsors, Hon Sam Nkem Otuibe (Ahiazu Mbaise), Hon Engr Dr Bernard Ozoemelam (Ehime Mbano), Hon Benneth Worship Ebonine (Njaba), Hon Uzoma Francis Osuoha (Ohaji/Egbema) strongly condemned the dastardly murders and called on the Imo State Commissioner of Police to fish out the culprits, without further delay.
They commiserated with the bereaved families, Imo State Governor and the Inspector General of Police.
In their unanimous resolution, the Speaker, Imo State House of Assembly Hon. Chike Olemgbe, having listened to the emotional contributions condemning the killings, put the question and they unanimously responded in affirmation of their resolution.
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