The Abia State Government has made a disturbing discovery in the vicinity of Lokpanta Cattle Market in Umunneochi Local Government Area.
Governor Alex Otti revealed that they found over 50 decomposing bodies, more than 20 headless bodies, and numerous human skeletons in the area.
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This grim revelation was disclosed during his monthly media chat held at Government House in Umuahia on Monday.
The governor emphasized that his government is resolute in addressing security concerns, no matter whose interests are affected.
The governor cited issues such as prostitution, drug trafficking, and other criminal activities around the Lokpanta Cattle Market as reasons for the crackdown, which included the recent demolition of some brothels in Umunneochi.
To improve security, Governor Otti announced that the Lokpanta market would transition into a daily market open from 6 am to 6 pm, welcoming not just cattle dealers but also various businesses. The market would also be fenced to enhance security.
Lokpanta was known for kidnapping and armed robbery, and the governor stated that making the market a daily one was crucial to combat these problems. Following discussions with the market’s leadership, the decision was widely accepted.
Otti said, “We are single-minded about rooting out insecurity in Abia State because we know that no government can succeed in the face of insecurity, violence, armed and kidnapping.”
The governor said that gadgets would be deployed at strategic places to ensure the security of lives and property in the state.
He added that his administration is poised to ensure Abians enjoy a great Christmas this year, saying, “This government will not get involved in supporting insecurity. Our devices will be installed in strategic places.”
‘Efforts On To Secure Kanu’s Release’ While responding to questions from newsmen, the governor said that his administration was deploying a different approach to secure the release of the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu. He added that such approach is not for public consumption.
“I believe in result rather than media hype. We do not want the media noise. We are working very hard to ensure his release and the truth of the matter is that it’s not the present government that incarcerated Nnamdi Kanu. My personal position is that the new government does not need to inherit wrong thing of the previous administration.”
The governor expressed optimism that his approach would yield the needed result, and it is only when the result has been achieved that the public would be informed about it.
