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Attacked US Embassy convoy bypassed existing security architecture in Anambra State, Soludo laments

 


By Okechukwu Okechukwu



Anambra State governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Wednesday, lamented that the killings of the US Embassy staff in the State could have been averted if they had not bypassed existing security architecture.


Soludo, who disclosed this in a statement signed by his Press Secretary, Mr Christian Aburime, noted that Ogbaru Local Government Area where the incident took place was enmeshed with insecurity owing to oil bunkering and others.


"As the investigation continues, it is important to highlight an important preliminary takeaway from the facts so far. It is evident from reports by the various security agencies in the state that the visiting team made their own security arrangements and totally bypassed the existing security architecture in the state and the state government was not aware of the “humanitarian mission” of the visiting team.  


"In a place like parts of Ogbaru where security forces have been fighting the criminals and oil bunkerers, the sight of few policemen can indeed attract vengeance from the criminal gangs. Correcting such lapses and ensuring better coordination will help prevent such avoidable incidents in the future.


"The Government of Anambra State once again, expresses its deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims. We reassure the United States Embassy in Nigeria of our unwavering commitment to the safety and security of its officials in our State. Together, we will prevail over those who seek to disrupt the peace and stability of our society," he maintained.


The governor, while assuring security to visitors and residents of the State, however, urged anyone with information on the identity or whereabouts of the criminals to relate same either directly to the government 'secured security phone numbers' or to any of the security agencies, as they would be rewarded

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