
The Ortom/Abounu Governorship Campaign Organization has commiserated with the people of Agatu local government area of the state over the recent massacre of people in several communities by attackers believed to be herdsmen.
The organization, while condemning the invasion of defenseless communities, described the latest in the series of attacks on the people of the area as the most massive and destructive in recent times which has left it its trail untold hardship and humanitarian challenges of enormous proportions.
While extending sympathies to the families who lost loved ones in the incidence it called on the state and federal governments as well as individuals and organizations to respond swiftly with help for the displaced and those receiving treatment in hospitals.
In a statement signed by the Media Director, Ortom / Abounu Governorship Campaign Organization, Mr Tahav Agerzua, it also commiserated with other areas in the state similarly affected.
The organization pledges that one of the priorities of the All Progressives Congress, APC, administration would be to tackle security challenges and guarantee the safety of lives and property everywhere in Nigeria.
It called on security and the law enforcement agencies to ensure that they forestall a recurrence of the situation.
Signed :
Tahav Agerzua,
Media Director,
Ortom / Abounu Governorship Campaign Organization.