Imo State Deputy Governor, Rt. Hon. Gerald Irona, weekend visited Eziorsu community in Oguta Local Government Area of the state to commiserate with the families of those that lost their lives in Thursday’s bomb explosion.
The media reported that the bomb explosion claimed the lives of three persons.
On the Deputy Governor’s team were the Imo State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Ladodo, Director, State Security Services in the State, I.H. Arthur-Worray and Brigade Commander, 34 Field Artillery Brigade, Brig. General Y.I. Tukura.
Irona condoled with the people of the area over the incident, assuring them of the state Government’s support.
He said, “His Excellency, the Governor of Imo State, Rt. Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, sent me to, on behalf of himself and entire people of Imo State, condole with the Eziorsu community and Oguta LGA at large over the unfortunate incident that claimed the lives of three citizens of your area. The bomb blast is unfortunate. We will take steps to ensure that this does not happen again.”
Describing the incident as an accident, he urged people of the area not to take the laws into their hands, appealing that they remain peaceful.
He commended security agencies in the state for their swift intervention in the matter, urging them not to relent.
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