The Abia State Government has expressed profound grief over the tragic death of Mr. Kelechi Ejiofor, a trailer driver who was fatally shot in an incident involving a soldier at the Uratta Timber Market in Aba.
In a statement issued by the Honourable Commissioner for Information, Prince Okey Kanu, the government described the incident as heartbreaking, noting that it has cast a pall of sorrow across the state.
The government extended its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the deceased, acknowledging the pain and loss caused by the unfortunate development.
According to the statement, the state government has commenced engagement with the Military High Command to ensure a thorough, transparent, and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting.
The government assured the bereaved family and the public that justice will be pursued diligently and visibly, stressing that any officer found culpable will face the full weight of both disciplinary and legal sanctions.
Residents of the state have been urged to remain calm, law-abiding, and peaceful as authorities work to unravel the facts of the incident.
Reaffirming its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, the Abia State Government emphasized its dedication to upholding the rule of law and protecting the fundamental rights of all citizens, vowing that no act of injustice will go unanswered.
