The Executive Chairman of Etsako West Local Government Council, Hon. Marvelous Muhizu Zibiri, has expressed deep sorrow and strong condemnation of the tragic event that led to the killing of Mr. Lucky Salami and Mr. Julius Arewa including other fatalities recorded in Eware Village, Ward 8 Anwain, by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
This dastardly and heinous act has not only claimed the innocent lives of three individuals but has also left other injured victims hospitalized, thereby instilling fear and unrest in the peaceful community of Eware and its environs.
Hon. Zibiri, in a statement, described the incidents as a barbaric and unacceptable act that undermines the peace and security of Etsako West Local Government Area. He emphasized that the local government will not tolerate any form of violence or lawlessness that threatens the lives and livelihoods of its people.
While commiserating with the families of the deceased, Hon. Zibiri called on the Edo State Government and relevant security agencies to swiftly investigate the incident and ensure that the perpetrators of this evil act are brought to justice. He stressed the need for increased security presence in rural communities to prevent further occurrences of such violence and to protect farmers who are the backbone of the local economy.
The Chairman also appealed to residents of Eware Village in Anwain and the entire Etsako West Local Government Area to remain calm and law-abiding. He urged community leaders and stakeholders to collaborate with security agencies by providing useful information that could lead to the arrest of the culprits.
