Igbo community in Kano condemns killing of Hariri, 4 children

Igbo community in Kano State has condemned in strong terms the gruesome murder of Hajia Hariri Jibrin and her four children in Isulo town in Orumba North Local Government Area of Anambra State.

A statement by the Sarkin Ndi Igbo Kano, Igwe Boniface Ibekwe and the President- General of Igbo Community Association (ICA), Kano State, Chief Donatus O. Nwugo, the Igbo community expressed shock saying, “We are shocked by the barbaric and satanic killing by these unknown gunmen. …The criminality is totally unacceptable and reprehensible to Ndigbo of Kano State and all peace loving people of Nigeria. Therefore, we condemn in strongest terms this gruesome murder.

“Ndigbo of Kano State commiserates with the families of all those that have suffered loss of their beloved ones arising from these senseless killings, particularly with the family of Late Hajia Hariri Jibril. May God console and comfort them.”

The group tasked the Federal Government and relevant security agencies to take prompt and decisive measures to fish out perpetrators of the dastardly act

They also appealed to the political elites, religious leaders, traditional rulers and all well meaning Igbo to join hands and find lasting solution to the growing wave of violence in the South East and halt the needless killings of innocent persons in the region.

They also commended Anambra State Governor, Chukwuma Soludo for his prompt response to the situation. (Daily Sun )