By Divine Ihechimerem
Abia State Government is offering the sum of twenty five million Naira (N25 million ) reward to anyone with useful information that will lead to the location and arrest of any of the criminals connected to the killing of soldiets in Aba.
Security agencies in the State have been directed to treat informants with all the confidentiality needed to guarantee their full cooperation and assistance until the criminals are fully apprehended and brought to book.
A press statement by the Commissioner for Information & Culture Abia State, Okey Kanu and obtained by Daily review Online reiterated the state government’s commitment to the welfare of the security operatives working within its territory, and to take up the responsibility of supporting the families of the slain soldiers, including payment of regular stipends to their spouses, and the education of their children to university level.
The state government also appreciated the officers and men of the Nigerian Army in the State for maintaining a high sense of professionalism in their response to the very distressing event.
It however encouraged the military and security personnel to continue to show restraint, whether at the checkpoints, on patrol, or while engaged in other security duties, even as the Government continues to work with all relevant stakeholders, including the security high commands, traditional and community leaders to gather and process all intelligence information which will ultimately lead to the capture of the perpetrators of the heinous crime at Obikabia Junction, and anyone directly or remotely connected to it in any form.
The state Government wants citizens to go about their legitimate duties without fear as necessary measures have been put in place to ensure the safety of residents, and businesses in all parts of Abia.
Individuals with useful information on the activities and movement of criminals in their neighbourhood are also advised to share such information with the security agencies as quickly as possible for necessary action.