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The Julius Abure- led Labour Party has condemned the killing of eight security agents in Imo state by unidentified gunmen.
National Publicity Secretary of the party, Obiora Ifoh, in a statement, in Abuja, on Tuesday, described the killing of the security agents comprising soldiers, policemen, and operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) as reprehensible.
He said, “Our heart goes out to these gallant fallen heroes who paid the ultimate price in ensuring that insecurity is fought to a standstill. We also condole with their families and pray that God grants them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“Today’s attack by gunmen is a sad reminder of the security situation in Imo state in particular and the Southeast where efforts of the state governments appear to be insignificant and ineffective.
“When we thought things were getting better, today’s attack has clearly obliterated the gains of the past, and we sincerely fear a resumption of a militarized zone.
“We are much more concerned that the governorship election in Imo state will be coming up in a few weeks and the campaigns are currently heating up.
“We know that insecurity is a major campaign issue however, we urge the present government to raise its game to ensure that the exploits of these hoodlums are completely checked.”
