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I’m Pained Each Time Bandits Are Killed, Says Governor
- The governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has expressed displeasure over the killing of gunmen in the state, saying he’s “pained each time bandits are killed”.
- Umahi declared his readiness to negotiate with bandits to ascertain their grievances and the solutions to the current security challenges in Ebonyi State.
The governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has expressed displeasure over the killing of gunmen in the state, saying he’s “pained each time bandits are killed”.
The governor made the comment during the presentation of 40 Toyota Sienna vehicles and 20 Hilux vans to security agencies for enhanced operations in the state.
Speaking, Umahi declared his readiness to negotiate with bandits to ascertain their grievances and the solutions to the current security challenges in Ebonyi State.
The governor further directed local government chairmen and the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to identify the gunmen and present them for questioning.
“I want to talk to the bandits and empower them as we cannot continue to kill ourselves and destroy public infrastructure.
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“The bandits are our children, and I am pained when they or the security agencies are killed.
“I want to ascertain their grievances against the Ebonyi or federal government, collate the facts for discussions to commence,” Umahi said.
Gov. David Umahi
The governor, who expressed disappointment over the announcement of guidelines for the 2023 elections, said the country was at a crossroad for such engagement.
He said, “Let us forget about the 2023 elections with the leaders taking responsibility for the situation and discussing a way forward.
“No one takes money to the grave and when we hear a gunshot, we will run and abandon the money we acquired.”
Attacks by gunmen in Ebonyi State have increased tension between herders in the state and their host communities.
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