A member representing Nnewi North, South and Ekwusigo federal constituency in the House of Representatives Hon Emeka Azubogu, has decried the level of destruction in the community following the recent clash between men of the Nigeria Police and members of the Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB.
Azubogu who visited the community with top members of his constituency inspected the home of IPOB lawyer, Barr Ifeanyi Ejiofor, leadership of the Oraifite town Union and the police area command, which lost two personnel in the clash.
He condemned the violent conflict that took place in Oraifite while describing damages that emanated from the conflict as hideous.
Azubogu, called for calm while insisting that only a thorough investigation will guide the law in the issue.
He also commiserated with the Anambra State Police Command on the death of two of their personnel in the conflict.
He said, “I am shocked at the level of damage of lives and properties brought about by the conflict and I urge vigilance on all fronts to forestall further reprisal, while authorities continue with Investigations.”
Azubogu who later visited Barr Ejiofor’s country home at Umunakwa, Oraifite where he was taken around the deserted compound and adjoining houses razed down at the heat of the conflict, lamented that the situation has halted economic activities in the area.
According to him, “It is regrettable that the incident happened within a constituency known for peace. The people of Oraifite are not known for stories like this and this brings us to my call for a thorough investigation ” Azubogu submitted.
