Governor Soludo’s offer of a N10 million bounty for information leading to the arrest of the gunmen involved in the Ihiala burial ceremony attack demonstrates his commitment to ensuring justice for the victims and their families.
The recent attack in Ihiala occurred during a burial ceremony
Soludo, who was saddened at the Monday attack which led to the death of seven people, including two security personnel, paid a condolence visit to the family of the deceased, Late Bridget Akanma Onuchukwu, at Umuike, Ubahuekwem Ihiala, and promised to punish the gunmen for the dastardly act
In a release by Soludo’s Chief Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, the governor, while sympathizing with the families and friends of the victims, said “We will not rest until the perpetrators of this heinous crime are apprehended. All of them will pay for it.”
He added “We are on their trail as we speak. Anybody that will avail us of information that will lead to their arrest will be appreciated. Ihiala security is currently being discussed and will be unveiled soon.”
Soludo reassured the people of Ihiala community of their safety as the state’s security network is being sensitized about the need to protect them for a safer society.