APGA senatorial candidate urges restraint after supporter’s murder

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The All Progressives Grand Alliance candidate for Ebonyi North Senatorial District, Chikaodili Ojemba, has urged party members not to retaliate over the killing of its supporter, Mr Onwe Ubochi.

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The News Agency of Nigeria recalls that Ubochi was killed by unidentified persons after participating in an event organised by APGA in the area on Wednesday.

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Ojemba made the plea while speaking with newsmen on Friday, noting that he led the party’s leaders on a condolence visit to Ubochi’s family at Umuogudu Oshia, Ngbo, in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of the state.

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The senatorial candidate described the killing as unfortunate, adding that everything would be done to pursue justice.

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“The party faithful should be calm and law abiding as we trust the abilities of the state government and security agencies to unravel the killers.

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“The grief is not only borne by the family but all of us and together, we shall get justice for the bereaved,” he said.

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He urged security agencies to expedite action on unmasking Ubochi’s killers, noting that his death was painful to the family and APGA in the state.

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“This is a call for decisive action from security agencies as it’s very pathetic that a man of that age would die under such circumstances.

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“Those responsible for such dastardly act must be identified through a thorough investigation and be prosecuted,” he said.

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Ojemba noted that the party would support the family in its trying period and that they should understand that they were not alone.

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“APGA is a peaceful and law abiding party which appraches issues lawfully and not through violence,” he said.

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NAN reports that the Ebonyi Police Command also issued a statement confirming the incident and the commencement of investigations into it. (NAN)

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