From Jeff Amechi Agbodo, Onitsha
Campaign for Democracy (CD) has condemned the brutal killing of The Sun Sales Representative in Onitsha, Anambra State, Fabian Obi.
CD urged the state government to provide financial support for late Obi’s widow, which would, at least, help his surviving children continue with their education.
In a statement signed by CD National Publicity Secretary, Dede Uzor, the group said it would not fold its arms and watch Anambra citizens murdered on a daily basis.
“We demand that the Commissioner of Police embark on immediate overhaul of the rank and file, especially at Okpoko and Onitsha Central Police Station (CPS) and that strict and serious monitoring should be placed on all motorcycles in Onitsha, especially enforcing a ban in line with the Anambra State House of Assembly Act, which restricts motorcycles plying some Trunk A and Trunk B roads.
“Most of these criminals operate within the hours of 9:00am till 6:00pm, hence, Fegge section of Onitsha should be no-go-area for them, immediately it is 7:00pm, due to the proactive disposition of the division…”
“Also, recall that one Mr Anayo Ukwuagu was last month attacked along Premier Breweries Ltd near Asaba/Onitsha highways with his cash, international passport, bank checks and other travelling documents carted away from him.
“Mr Noel Udorji former secretary APGA suffered the same fate near Upper Iweka two months ago and his Laptop and other documents were snatched from him, a police officer, ASP Clement, formally serving at SARS, Awkuzu who was returning from Lagos at Upper Iweka had his bag and wrist watch also carted away.”
Mr Donatus Ezeanuna who was driving along Upper Iweka on Friday last week had his GSM phone snatched while driving home.
“Mostly affected are business individuals and youths. They are groaning in the hands of these criminals, they are being faced with motley of attacks.
“We also recommend a constitution of a special anti robbery unit that would be manned by an experienced CSP to head such special unit,” Uzor stated.