The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has condemned the alleged killing of a policeman, declares Monday and Tuesday public holidays.

The Abia State Governor, Okezie Ikpeazu, has condemned the alleged killing of a policeman in Ndiegoro community in the Aba area of the state. The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Onyebuchi Ememanka, who disclosed this in a statement over the weekend, expressed worry over the mass arrest of Aba residents by police operatives as a result of the killing. According to Ikpeazu, it is unacceptable that police officers who strive day and night for the safety of the citizens will receive any form of hostility from Abia residents.

He assured that the state government will work with the Abia State Police Command in fishing out the perpetrators of the heinous act and ensure that they face the law as appropriate. The governor also reiterated his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and order in the area.

Meanwhile, the Abia State Government has declared Monday and Tuesday as public holidays to enable residents of the state collect their Permanent Voter Cards, PVCs. The Secretary to Abia State Government, Chris Ezem, disclosed this in a statement over the weekend. According to the SSG, banks and those on essential duties are not affected by the government’s directive.