By Okechukwu Okechukwu
Anambra State Governor, Prof. Charles Chukwuma Soludo, Monday, offered amnesty to all agitators especially the gun bearing people of the state occupying various forests.
Soludo, who made the pronouncement after attending the prayer session held at St. Joseph Cathedral, Catholic Diocese of Ekwulobia with regards to an agreement reached by various stakeholders in the state that every Monday sit-at-home should be put to rest with a Monday prayer session.
The exercise was held across various parishes and branches of the Catholic Church, Anglican Communion and Penticostal fellowships in the State barely twenty-four hours after hoodlums killed two officers of Federal Road Safety Corps at Ezinifite, Aguata LGA .
"We have prayed to God, admonished our people and made commitment to ensuring that everyone concerned gets expeditious justice. Following the unanimous agreement of our leaders across board, and the endorsement of the entire body of Christ, I am pleased to inform our people that today, Monday April 4, 2022 marks the official end to the "Monday sit-at-home" in Anambra State.
"Shortly, I will be announcing the membership of the Peace and Reconciliation Committee that will look into addressing all areas of sincere challenge, including interfacing with the Federal Government on behalf of all Prisoners of conscience. I have also offered Amnesty to all our brothers in the various forests around us. Give us your guns, and trust us to help you forge a meaningful living.
"The task of taking back our dear State and reclaiming the dignity of our collective existence is at the heart of our drive towards a Liveable and Prosperous Homeland. This task is a MUST. I call for your support and prayers, as we have resolved to fiercely go after criminal elements who are out to threaten our peace and distort our development," he stated.