Ohanaeze describes massacre at Ebonyi, killing of Northern traders in Imo as madness

The Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide has described the alleged sponsored massacre at Ebonyi State and the alleged killing of Northern traders in Imo State, by suspected members of the Eastern Security Network, ESN as madness, perpetuated by enemies against the East and North.

According to an electronic statement made available to Fresh Angle International in the wee hours of today, Monday April 5: “The evidences of the ground show that there are fear amongst both Northern communities residing in the East, likewise the Igbos staying in the North and urgent steps must be taken to prevent further reprisal attacks both in the North and East immediately”.

The statement signed by Secretary-General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, Mazi Okechukwu Isiguzoro, noted: “There's no amount of provocative actions sponsored by enemies against the East and North, will pitch the two regions into escalating tensions and war between them again since after 1970.

“With the mutual respect and understanding, the Chidi Ibeh led Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, had waded into the crisis and call for ceasefire. We are in touch with various prominent leaders and groups in the North especially the Arewa Chieftains and the Arewa Youths on the alleged attacks on Northern traders and we sympathize with them, investigations are still on and we give assurances to Northern leaders that no Northerner doing genuine business will be molested again. 

“We equally assure Igbos in the North to be calm as we will ensure that their security are protected and guaranteed. We sue for peace both in the North and East”.

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