Gunmen on Tuesday night reportedly killed several persons during an invasion of the newly constructed Abia cattle market in Omumauzor in Ukwa West local area of Abia State.

The Nation gathered the midnight attack kept the villagers apprehensive.

It was gathered that security operatives have taken over the area to maintain peace.

The Abia State government has confirmed the killing of eight persons on Tuesday at the New Cattle Market located in Omumauzor, Ukwa West Local Government by unknown gunmen.

Eze Chikamnayo, Commissioner for Information and Strategy said the government responded swiftly by mobilising the various Security Agencies to the scene that night to secure the lives and properties of the innocent traders and fish out the assailants.

“This was followed this morning by a high powered team made up of the Chief of Staff, Prof ACB Agbazuere, Hon Commisioner for Trade and Investment, Chief John Okiyi Kalu, Honorable Commissioner for Homeland Security, Chief Sopuruchi Bekee, Executive Chairman of Ukwa West LGA, Chief Okey Kanu in company of the State Commisioner of Police, CP Janet Agbede.

“We are shocked and saddened by this mindless and barbaric act of violence that claimed the lives of about 8 innocent citizens of our great country and we totally condemn this dastardly act together with it’s wicked perpetrators.

“We are working assiduously to provide succour to the families of the victims. Those who sustained injuries are currently receiving medical attention. We have equally started the immediate relocation of the traders while working out compensation for lost properties. We shall leave no stone unturned to ensure that the evil perpetrators are brought to justice.

“While waiting for the outcome of ongoing investigations by our diligent Security Forces, the Governor of Abia State, Dr Okezie Victor Ikpeazu together with all Abians pray for God to grant the families of victims the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss.

“We urge all Citizens of our great Country in Abia State to remain law abiding and promptly report any suspicious movements to the appropriate authorities”.

Former Osun State Deputy Governor, Senator Iyiola Omisore on Tuesday disclosed that his major focus now is to ensure that Governor Adegboyega Oyetola is re-elected during the July 16 governorship election in the state.


Speaking in Osogbo through the Commissioner for Youths and Sports, Yemi Lawal, the Senator said he is not distracted with the activities of some disgruntled elements in the state.

“Whatever anyone is doing to disrupt the peace of Osun State with a view to disturbing Governor Adegboyega Oyetola’s re-election is a mere waste of time.

“My only focus, for now, is getting Oyetola re-elected during the July 16 governorship election. The primary is a done deal. You can see the acceptability among party members and the populace during the ongoing tour of local government areas of the state.


“So, we are not distracted, we remain focused, we are progressing with our resolve. Presently, every other person’s ambition is on hold, until we are done with Oyetola’s second term ambition”, he said.

Frigga13:
When Apc start wining Lagos state with very little margin.. even with heavy oppression of voters and well oiled propaganda machine and aggressive rigging ..
know they end is here

2015 was too close .. and last election was almost over .. with all federal power..

You need someone to tell you.. that if not been careful ..
Apc will lose Lagos state with very wide margin

PrinceOfLagos:
PDP won most of the units leaving APC with just this one

novim:
seriously, this will endbup helping their Biafra curse

peleson1:
The way they pushed that unverified news to front page is very disturbing.
It shows some modes here are bais and unprofessional

peleson1:

This didn't happen in Rivers State..
The only such rally is progressive youth rally in Oyo state

November1857:
Lol take your fake Link elsewhere...

NaijaRoyalty:


Yorubas don't like Tinubu

He now sell himself with lies since there is nothing good to talk about him

Tinubu is a sinking ship

Odin13:
I didn’t comment on that thread .. because I knew nothing like that happened anywhere in rivers state .. but only wanted to so sure ..

Rally of such and not even Tinubu TVC has it on their station .. channels or local rivers tv.

Just 3 picture .. and fiam .. one Seun Yoruba mod already placed it on front page ..

They desperation of Yoruba people and Tinubu is something only a dying slave could do..

NaijaRoyalty:


You can only deceive yourself with lies but not the wise like me

I get una receipt and will always burst your wicked lies

Tinubu will not be president, that's a sure banker

Investigative:
Tinubu urchins rely on media to sell tinubu

lonecatt:
That rally actually happened in Ibadan ,organized by apc youths

NaijaRoyalty:


The moderators should verify news before pushing to front page

The Tinubu urchins are too desperate