Onitsha Market Tragedy: Soludo Orders Investigation, Vows To Bring Perpetrators to Justice

By Praise Chinecherem

Anambra State Governor, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has extended his condolences to the family of Miss Chinwe Igwe, the victim of a tragic incident at the Onitsha Market earlier this week.

Soludo met with representatives of Igwe’s family from Ikwo in Ebonyi State at the Onitsha North Local Government Headquarters.

He assured the family that thorough investigation would be conducted to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“It is essential that operatives adhere to established protocols to prevent preventable tragedies because every life matters. Any security personnel found guilty will face prosecution,” he warned.

The Governor however praised law enforcement agencies for their swift response to the situation, urging them to continue their efforts to maintain peace and order throughout the state.

Soludo also visited a private Hospital in Onitsha to offer his sympathies to one of the injured individuals, who is reportedly recovering well.

He extended his visit to two other injured victims hospitalized at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital in Nnewi.