President Muhammadu Buhari has described as “barbaric and condemnable” the shooting in Anambra State of the convoy of a member of the National Assembly representing Anambra South District, Senator Ifeanyi Ubah.
BASIC FACTS
- Three days after, Buhari condemns attack on Sen Ifeanyi Ubah.
- The president prayed for peace in Anambra.
- President Buhari condoles with families of slain security aides.
WHAT WE KNOW
President Buhari has condemned the Sunday attack on Sen Ifeanyi Ubah representing Anambra South senatorial district.
The president, in a release issued Wednesday by his spokesman, Mallam Garba Shehu, expressed deep concern over the activities of armed groups in the South-east zone and in other parts of the country.
According to him, “We are closely monitoring the situation and waiting for further details on the response to the worrisome situation by the police, the military and other security agencies.
President Buhari also prayed for the quick recovery of the senator and all those that were injured.
He also prayed for the early return of peace and security in Anambra State and all other areas.
NOTABLE QUOTE
In the statement released by Garba Shehu, President Buhari said, “The nation has lost four brave policemen and other aides of the senator.
“On behalf of the government and the people, I pay homage to these security men and the aides who were brutally murdered. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families at this difficult time.”
CATCH-UP
Recall that Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah convoy was attacked on Sunday in his home state of Anambra.
The police have Tuesday confirmed that the attack led to the death of two police officers and three other persons, two of the three identified as aides to the senator.
TAKEAWAY
Contrary to what Buhari met on ground in 2015, the security situation has since deteriorated to the extent that people die in ways that can only be compared to what happens in war situations.
Unfortunately, the government at the centre seem not to have idea what to do with the situation.
The somewhat lackadaisical attitude of Aso Rock in these security questions at times leaves a sour taste more than even the deadly incident.
To think that the president have to wait for almost 72 hours before issuing a statement on a security that led to the death of security persons is to say the least appalling
