From Maduabuchi Nmeribeh, Kano
Leaders of Igbo community in Kano State have joined discernible Nigerians to condemn the gruesome killing of Hajia Hariri Jibrin and her four children in Isulo town in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.
In a statement jointly signed by by Eze Ndi Igbo in Kano, Igwe Boniface Ibekwe (Ezedioranma) and the President- General of Igbo Community Association (ICA), Kano State, Chief Donatus O. Nwugo, the Info leaders described the incident as sad and barbaric.
The Statement read: “We are shocked by the barbaric and satanic killing by these unknown gunmen. The criminality is totally unacceptable and reprehensible to Ndigbo of Kano State and all peace loving people of Nigeria. Therefore, we condemn in strongest terms this gruesome murder.
“Ndigbo of Kano State commiserates with the families of all those that have suffered loss of their beloved ones arising from these senseless killings, particularly with the family of Late Hajia Hariri Jibril. May God console and comfort them.”
The Igbo leaders, however, urged the Federal Government and relevant security agencies to take prompt and decisive measures to fish out perpetrators of the dastardly act
They also appealed to the politicians, religious leaders, traditional rulers and all well meaning Igbo to join hands and find lasting solution to the growing wave of violence in the South East and halt the needless killings of innocent persons in the region.
The Igbo leaders praised Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo for his proactiveness and display of patriotism while handling the situation.
