The Imo East Senatorial hopeful of the Action People’s Party, APP, Mazi Chima Matthew Amadi, has expressed deep concern over the disturbing resurgence of insecurity, killings, and violent attacks across several parts of Imo State, particularly Umuguma, Ihiagwa, and Eziobodo communities in Owerri West, as well as parts of Ngor Okpala.
He described the worsening situation as a tragic indictment on a government that has repeatedly failed in its constitutional responsibility to protect the lives and property of its citizens.
Amadi made this known during an unscheduled condolence visit to the family of the late Mr. David Onyegbula, a community vigilante officer who was brutally killed by rampaging assailants in Umuojukwu, Umuagu, Umuguma, Owerri West LGA.
The visit took place while he was on a private engagement with Rt. Commodore Ogechi Osuagwu, a distinguished Nigerian Navy veteran and prominent community leader.
During the visit, Mazi Amadi expressed heartfelt sympathy to the widow of the deceased, Mrs. Joy David Onyegbula, their children, and other relatives, lamenting the painful and avoidable loss of innocent lives to acts of violence and criminality that have now become frighteningly recurrent across many communities in Imo State.
He urged the widow to remain courageous and look up to God for strength and consolation, noting that although no words can truly heal the pain of losing a loved one under such tragic circumstances, faith in God and the support of family and well-wishers would help sustain her through this difficult period.
Amadi further condemned in very strong terms the recurring incidents of insecurity in the state, insisting that the continued bloodshed, violent attacks, and atmosphere of fear are clear evidence of the failure of the APC-led government in Imo State to discharge its most fundamental responsibility of governance, which is the protection of lives and property.
According to him, it is unacceptable that citizens now live in fear, communities remain unsafe, and families are constantly subjected to grief and uncertainty, while those entrusted with the responsibility of governance continue to preoccupy themselves with political permutations instead of providing practical and effective solutions to the deteriorating security situation in the state.
He further lamented that the alarming rise in violent attacks has not only led to the loss of innocent lives but has also crippled economic activities, disrupted livelihoods, displaced families, and deepened the level of fear and hopelessness among ordinary citizens across the state.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief press Secretary, Cajetan Duke and made available to journalists in Owerri.
The Aspirant therefore called on security agencies to urgently intensify intelligence gathering, strengthen community-based security operations, and ensure that those responsible for these heinous acts are identified, arrested, and brought to justice without delay.
He maintained that the people of Imo State deserve to live in peace, safety, and dignity, rather than under constant fear
and tension.
While praying for the peaceful repose of the souls of the deceased, Mazi Amadi reassured affected families and residents of the state that their pains and cries are not ignored.
He urged the government at all levels to abandon propaganda, show sincerity of purpose, and demonstrate genuine commitment towards restoring security, protecting citizens, and rebuilding public confidence across Imo State.
