Amby Uneze in Owerri
Former governor of Imo State, Ikedi Ohakim has
charged the security agencies to unravel the mystery behind his ordeal last
week where four of his security personnel were gunned down.
Ohakim, who alongside his two children was attacked
by gunmen leaving four of his security dead, expressed profound appreciation to
Nigerians who empathized with his family.
In his thank you message dated January 7, 2023, to
Nigerians, Ohakim acknowledged the outpouring of love from several Nigerians
over the unfortunate incident, but stated that though the story had been told
and retold some versions were not altogether accurate, stating “the
important thing is that I survived what was a clear attempt to assassinate me.”
He said, “while we cannot thank God enough for this
miracle, I must confess that we are yet to come to terms with the death of the
four gallant security officers who lost their lives while trying to save mine.
“As I write this message, my heart bleeds but, of
course, no length or volume of literature can sufficiently express the pain and
hurt that is going right deep inside me.
“These were young men at the prime of their youth
and career and for whom the future held quite a lot. The circumstance of their
death is yet another very sad commentary on the collective existence as a
people but as a person and as a family, it is a personal loss.
“While condemning the incident, Nigerians, quite
expectedly, have once again expressed their angst over the scourge of
insecurity in our clime and I lend my voice in calling on the security agencies
to leave no stone unturned not only in unraveling the mystery behind this
particular incident but to ultimately find a lasting solution to what now
seems like an intractable national problem,” he stated.
The former governor said that his family would do
everything possible to ensure that, though their losses were irreparable, those
they left behind by the gallant late officers would not suffer untold hardship.
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