It is on a very sad note that I address the State today to condemn in very strong terms, the violence that has been witnessed in Anambra in the past few days.
Since last weekend, some armed persons have unleashed terror with sporadic attacks on innocent citizens in various parts of the State.
From the briefings I have received from Security Commanders, Offices of some political parties, branded campaign vehicles and individuals occupying them have been attacked with killings and burning of vehicles observed.


Other innocent road users have become victims of this menace with many losing their lives and others, their properties.
Between Sunday 26th and yesterday 28th September, 2021 attacks on citizens at Oko, Agulu, Obosi, Nkpor, Nnobi, Nnewi and other places have left about ten (10) people dead including an illustrious son of this State, Dr Chike Akunyili, husband of late Prof Dora Akunyili who was reportedly gunned down yesterday around Nkpor.

These are our own people dying every day and for what reason?
Ndi Anambra, these attacks and accompanying deaths cannot be justified and must stop now.

I have therefore conducted an extensive security meeting and have directed all Security Agencies to step up and confront this monster ravaging our land. I charge everyone involved in the security architecture of Anambra State to take very seriously, this threat to our livelihood and boldly rise to confront same. Everything that needs to be done will be done and no stone will be left unturned in this effort. My directive to this effect is clear and i urge every security personnel on duty in Anambra State to do his utmost best to secure our people.

To all citizens of Anambra State and every person living and doing business in our State, I urge you now to join forces with us to confront this common enemy. We cannot condone this savagery for any reason whatsoever.
I therefore call on all our youths in the State to rise up and protect our communities.
Traditional Rulers, Presidents General, Clergy men, Vigilante Groups and all leadership structures must now take responsibility and in conjunction with the Police, Military and other Law Enforcement Agencies, work to restore order immediately.

To reinforce our commitment and seriousness on this issue, I on behalf of the State Government, wish to announce a twenty million Naira (N20,000,000.00) reward for any useful information leading to the arrest of the perpetrators of these heinous attacks on our State. The people behind this must be unmasked and brought to book.
I urge Citizens to report to us, anybody bearing firearm who is not a Security or Vigilante personnel, so we can deal with this monster, once and for all. Call 07039194332 or approach any Security deployment if you have any information. As the Americans say, IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING.
At this point, I wish to most heartily condole with the families of all those who have lost their loved ones in the course of these senseless attacks. I promise you that we will leave no stone unturned in getting justice for them. May their souls rest in peace.

Finally, I urge all citizens of the State to unite in this fight against all forms of terror, intimidation and tyranny. We will not succumb to invaders as I am convinced that no Anambra son will indulge in this kind of heartlessness. I warn all those promoting and participating in these violent attacks to leave our State or pay a high price as we will definitely catch up with them.

To all law abiding citizens and persons living in our State, I urge you to go about your lawful businesses but we must now ALL go to work and take back our State. This is Anambra, the Light of the Nation, where darkness has no place. The events of the last one week will not be allowed to fester and by God’s grace, we shall overcome.
Thank you and God bless.

Gov Willie Obiano, FCA.
29th September, 2021.

Bantu10:
The days of Fulani Herdsmen are numbered in South East. They can take this to the bank

LegendHero:


I’m not sure Obiano is taking about Fulanis from his statement.

Bantu10:
The days of Fulani Herdsmen are numbered in South East. They can take this to the bank

MelesZenawi:


Maybe you will be the next to be mowed down by Igbos.

There is a saying that if it hasn't happened to you, u won't feel the pain of what others are passing through.

You think by calling herdsmen you will gather sympathy to gruesome murder perpetuated by Igbos just under 2 days 10 person's were killed.

Umuazi Aba drive through to just waste people's lives in anambra state.

LegendHero:


I’m not sure Obiano is talking about Fulanis from his statement.

Afamed:
Ipob terrorist bastard days are numbered

Maxymilliano:
I sincerely hope this drunk of a governor matches his words with action

LegendHero:


I’m not sure Obiano is talking about Fulanis from his statement.

I’m sure now that 20million is at stake, we might know the actual culprit soon as that amount is too much to overlook by ordinary citizens.

Now you have to choose between sure death from those that carried out the murder OR getting 20million richer and damning the consequences. Get rich or die trying mode activated.

LegendHero:


I’m not sure Obiano is talking about Fulanis from his statement.

I’m sure now that 20million is at stake, we might know the actual culprit soon as that amount is too much to overlook by ordinary citizens.

Now you have to choose between sure death from those that carried out the murder OR getting 20million richer and damning the consequences. Get rich or die trying mode activated.

LegendHero:


I’m not sure Obiano is talking about Fulanis from his statement.

I’m sure now that 20million is at stake, we might know the actual culprit soon as that amount is too much to overlook by ordinary citizens.

Now you have to choose between sure death from those that carried out the murder OR getting 20million richer and damning the consequences. Get rich or die trying mode activated.

MrColdsweat:


Are you partially blind or illiterate?

Who are the invaders obiano talked about?

Who are the people invading other states to kill if not fulani?

Your hate for Ndigbo will consume you.

SLAP44:


If by now you don't know the identity of invaders who went to olu falae' s farm, killed his aides and slapped him on his only good eye, then your education is a waste.

LegendHero:


The only difference here is that the people Obiano is talking about did not operate in the bush and they perpetrated the same act across various locations with some of their acts on video where people praise them. That doesn’t sound like a herdmen hit.

Anyone that can’t decipher from that statement of Obiano that he isn’t talking of Fulani herdmen is either intellectually handicapped or feigning ignorance to deceive his fellow empty skulls.

LegendHero:


I’m not sure Obiano is talking about Fulanis from his statement.

I’m sure now that 20million is at stake, we might know the actual culprit soon as that amount is too much to overlook by ordinary citizens.

Now you have to choose between sure death from those that carried out the murder OR getting 20million richer and damning the consequences. Get rich or die trying mode activated.

udele1:
Obiano you are a drunkard. You saw it coming and did nothing.