Igbos living in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, have lamented the high level of insecurity in the South-East region ahead of this year’s festive season.
President-General of Igbos Community Association Abuja, Ikenna Ellis-Ezenekwe, made this known at a recent event in the nation’s capital.
He described insecurity in the region as a plague and urged federal security agencies to reassess their strategies for lasting peace.
“Too many lives and dreams have been cut short in the southeast due to the ongoing unrest.
“This is unacceptable. There must be a better way to achieve lasting peace and sustainable security in the South-East,” he said, noting that a peaceful South-East is critical for the prosperity of the entire nation.
“Our prayer is for this period of homecoming to be peaceful. Let it be a season of joy, not one overshadowed by fear or sorrow,” he added.
Meanwhile, the President of ICA noted that Igbos in Abuja support the FCT Minister, Nyesome Wike’s development strides in the nation’s capital.
“We are not here to fight with anybody. We will work with the Nyesom Wike Administration as the FCT Minister; we will work with the natives of the FCT.
“What we want is not conflict, but development and progress for all —progress for my people and for all.”
Yuletide: South-East unrest our biggest headache – Igbos in Abuja lament
