The Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has condemned the murder of a woman and her children by some unknown gunmen in the state.
He expressed his displeasure and reaction in a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Christian Aburime, on Wednesday.
Some unknown gunmen had on Sunday stormed the home of the woman and opened fire on them, thereby killing her and her four children.
Soludo who described the killing as unacceptable, promised to bring the culprits to book.
According to the governor, all law-abiding citizens, irrespective of tribe, religion or other affiliations, are entitled to reside and or do business in any part of the country, including the South-East and in Anambra State, without any fear of unlawful harassment, molestation or attack of any kind, under any guise by anyone or group.
He said, “No group or individual is justified to harass, attack or kill any citizen of Nigeria or anyone resident in Nigeria under any guise whatsoever unless in lawful execution of a court sentence.”
He reassured all Nigerians living or doing business in Anambra, of the resolve of the state government to ensure adequate protection of their lives and properties at all times.
