Anambra State Governor ,Willie Obiano has condemned the gruesome killing of a motorcyclist by a policeman at Igboukwu area of the state.
While reacting to the killing,the Governor assured that the policeman responsible has been arrested and will face the wrath of the law.
He however implore the people to embrace peace noting that burning of police stations, vehicles and destruction of property is not the way to resolve the issue.
While commiserating with the family of the deceased ,the Governor assured that Government will assist the family of the deceased and provide them with the necessary emotional and financial support.
” I strongly condemn the gruesome killing of Motorcyclist by a Policeman at Igboukwu”
“I want to assure Ndi Anambra and residents that the policeman responsible has been taken into custody.”
“It’s always painful to lose a loved one in such circumstances. I am directly in touch with the police authorities and I am being briefed of the situation.”
“Anambra has been calm and peaceful and we want our people to remain calm as justice must be surely served”, he said
According to the Anambra state Police Public Relations Officer, Haruna Mohammed, ” On Tuesday about 10.30pm, there was an altercation between police operatives and motorcycle riders over some impounded motorcycles as a result of the recent restriction on movement of motorcycles beyond 9 pm in the State.
“The situation degenerated into chaos which led to an accidental discharge that hit one motorcycle rider and burning of the Igboukwu police station by irate youth.
