‘No safe haven for criminals in Abia’, Deputy Speaker warns after killing of Chinese nationals, others
Benjamin Kalu, the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives has warned that there is no safe haven for criminals operating in Abia State and its environs.
Kalu while reacting to the killing of two Chinese national and their police escorts who were headed to a mining site in Isuikwuato Local Government Area of the state, Kalu said such act is condemnable.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 8, by his Chief Press Secretary, Levinus Nwabughiogu, the Deputy Speaker said such brutal killing is unacceptable.
Kalu while commiserating with the families of the deceased and the Nigeria Police Force called for a thorough investigation into the killing.
He also said that there is a need to arrest the perpetrators of such act and bring them to face justice in accordance with the law.
He commended the Police for their prompt response which aided in saving the remaining members of the team and their escorts.