With public outrage and condemnation still trailing the gruesome killing of five Nigerian Soldiers on Thursday May 30, by suspected enforcers of the Indigenous peoples of Biafra, IPOB, declared sit-at-home order in the South-east region to mourn hundreds of thousands of Igbo victims of the Nigerian Civil war, Abia traders have unreservedly condemned the ugly incident.
This is even as they have appealed to the Nigerian Military to continue to exercise restraint and avoid a situation whereby innocent and law abiding citizens suffer unjustly.
The Abia traders, under the aegis of Abia State Amalgamated Traders Association, ASMATA, in a statement jointly issued on Saturday, June 1, by Chief Alphonsus Udeigbo and Comrade Akwarandu Anyim President-General and Secretary respectively, and made available to The Source, extended their deepest sympathy to the Chief of Army Staff, the entire Military high Command, and Officers and men of the service over the regrettable incident.
The Abia traders similarly expressed their unflinching solidarity with the families of the victims in the face of the excruciating pain the unfortunate development has visited on them.
Particularly, ASMATA noted that it is internally grateful to the State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, for his prompt and pragmatic response which has contributed immensely to the restoration of peace, security and order in Aba, the commercial nerve centre of the State.
“The Abia state Amalgamated Traders Association ASMATA, stand totally in condemnation of the dastardly killing of five soldiers of the Nigerian military on Thursday May 30 2024 at Obikabia junction in Obingwa local Government Area of Abia while performing their lawful duties .
“We believe that there is no justification for such a heinous crime, more so against those only out to protect and secure the lives and property of the people.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the Chief of Army Staff, the entire Military High Command and all members of the Nigeria Army over this unfortunate development.
“We appeal to the Nigerian Military to continue to exercise restraint and professionalism in the face of this unmerited provocation.
“We appeal passionately that all actions capable of causing pains and, suffering to otherwise innocent persons should be avoided
“Abia traders are in complete solidarity with the families, friends and relations of the fallen heroes at this trying moment in their lives .
“Our sincere gratitude goes to the traders- friendly Governor of Abia state ,Dr Alex Otti for his prompt response and uncommon brave steps to restore peace, security and stability to Aba” part of the statement reads
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