President Muhammadu Buhari has reacted to the attack of the convoy of Sen. Ifeanyi Ubah, the Senator representing Anambra South District, describing it as “barbaric and condemnable,”
This was disclosed in a statement by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President, on Wednesday.
Buhari said, “We are deeply concerned about the activities of armed groups in the region and in other parts of the country. We are closely monitoring the situation and waiting for further details on the response to the worrisome situation by the police, the military and other security agencies.
“The nation has lost four brave policemen and other aides of the Senator.
“On behalf of the government and the people, I pay homage to these security men and the aides who were brutally murdered. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families at this difficult time.”
Buhari, however, prayed for the quick recovery of the Senator and all those that were injured.
The president prayed for the early return of peace and security in Anambra State and all other areas.
It will be recalled that Ubah’s convoy was ambushed around 5 p.m. on Sunday, close to Nkwo Enugwu Ukwu Market, as it headed to Nnewi.
Close aides and some security personnel were reported to have died at the scene.
Police confirmed that five persons, including Ubah’s aides and police escorts attached to him, were killed in the attack.