The Edo State chapter of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned in the strongest terms the attack on the people of Okpekpe Community, in Etsako East Local Government Area, by suspected herdsmen, leading to the gruesome murder of two innocent citizens, Batemue Philip Ebo and Christopher Bello.
In a statement by Chris Nehikhare, Publicity Secretary of the Edo PDP Caretaker Committee, the party expressed disappointment over the failure of Edp state Governor Monday Okpebholo, to live up to his primary responsibility as the Chief Security Officer of the state.
The statement reads: “We are deeply saddened by the heinous attack on the people of Okpekpe Community in Etsako East Local Government Area by suspected herdsmen, which led to the gruesome murder of two innocent citizens, Batemue Philip Ebo and Christopher Bello.
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“We condemn this dastardly act in the strongest terms and send our heartfelt condolences to their families, loved ones, and the entire community during this difficult time.
“The mindless killing of these innocent Edo citizens is yet another example of the worsening insecurity in the State under the watch of Governor Okpebholo, who has failed woefully across all sectors of the State, including in his duty to protect lives and property.
Recently the governor bought vehicles for all security agencies In a bid to fight insecurity in the state Head which was widely applauded.
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