{"id":51196,"date":"2021-10-03T17:24:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-03T16:24:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/?p=51196"},"modified":"2021-10-03T16:27:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-03T15:27:14","slug":"unknown-gunmen-atrocities-in-anambra-rubbish-obianos-safest-state-claims-christian-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/unknown-gunmen-atrocities-in-anambra-rubbish-obianos-safest-state-claims-christian-2","title":{"rendered":"Unknown gunmen atrocities in Anambra rubbish Obiano\u2019s \u2018safest state\u2019 claims \u2013 Christian"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>A public affairs commentator, Chima Christian has lambasted Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano over the activities of \u2018unknown gunmen\u2019 (UGM).<\/p>\n

The assailants increased attacks, kidnappings and killings in the state in recent months.<\/p>\n

There are speculations that part of the motive is to disrupt the November 6 governorship election in Anambra.<\/p>\n

In a reaction to UGM\u2019s atrocities, Christian mocked Obiano for repeatedly describing Anambra as the \u201csafest state\u201d.<\/p>\n

The critic said the breakdown of law and order confirmed the governor had been making an empty boast.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, Christian made a Facebook post titled \u2018Unknown gunmen and Obiano\u2019s government of hypes\u2019.<\/p>\n

\u201cAnambra\u2019s \u201csafest state\u201d nomenclature is fast revealing itself to be another one of those Gov. Obiano\u2019s hypes\u201d, he wrote.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust like the $5m \u2018\u1ee5g\u1ee5\u2019 export lies buckled under the weight of close scrutiny, the state did not respond, is not responding, and appears not to have the capacity to respond proactively to the challenge posed by these unknown gunmen.<\/p>\n

\u201cI, like many other citizens, who expected the \u201csafest state\u201d to immediately deploy the highly advertised CCTV cameras, smart cars, reconnaissance drones and smart communication gadgets, were again disappointed.<\/p>\n

\u201cObiano\u2019s government and their \u201cit\u2019s not broken\u201d accomplice have been put to test. They\u2019ve yet again shown themselves to be a government of hypes and vibes. May this \u201caffliction not rise a second time.\u201d<\/p>\n

This week, the UGM murdered more than ten persons including Dr Chike Akunyili. The Department of State Services (DSS) vowed to apprehend the perpetrators.<\/p>\n

\u201cBetween 26th and 28th September, attacks on citizens at Oko, Agulu, Obosi, Nkpor, Nnobi, Nnewi and other places left about ten people dead\u201d, Obiano lamented.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, the gang attacked the Ajalli Police Station in Ajalli, the headquarters of Orumba Local Government Area. At least four policemen and civilians were killed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. A public affairs commentator, Chima Christian has lambasted Anambra Governor, Willie Obiano over the activities of \u2018unknown gunmen\u2019 (UGM). The assailants increased attacks, kidnappings and killings in the state in recent months. There are speculations that part of the motive is to disrupt the November 6 governorship election in Anambra. 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