The Youth wing of apex lgbo socio-cultural organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, has accused the governments of Imo, Anambra and Abia states of failing to prioritize security.

The Ohanaeze youths also called on Governor Hope Uzodimma of lmo State to set up an independent judicial commission to investigate and expose the true perpetrators of the ongoing arson, killings, kidnapping that have ravaged the state for the past four years.

In a statement issued on Monday by Comrade Igboayaka O. Igboayaka, National Youth President and Comrade lfeanyichukwu Nweke, National Secretary, the youth wing stated that insecurity in the three states has escalated beyond mere criminal behavior.

“The South-East Governors need to stop trivializing the loss of lives and properties occurring in Igboland and acknowledge the reality that Alaigbo was being terrorized by a terrorist group with various operational camps in Igboland.

“We therefore charge the South-East Governors, Political Leaders, Traditional Rulers, Town Union President General and Community Youth to be cognizant of the fact that terrorist elements have encircled Alaigbo.

“It is our considered opinion that the administrations of Hope Uzodimma, Peter Mba and Charles Soludo have failed to prioritize insecurity, despite being the primary responsibility of a responsive government.

“Notably, their tenure has witnessed unprecedented violence to Ndi Imo, Ndi Enugu and Ndi Anambra.

“We implore Governor Hope Uzodimma, Governor Peter Mba and Governor Charles Soludo to engage the Directorate of Intelligence (DOI) Ohanaeze Youth Council (OYC) in a more comprehensive and sincere manner to find a lasting solution to the problem of insecurity in Imo, Enugu/Anambra, if they are truly committed to safeguarding the lives and properties of Ndi Enugu, Imo and Anambra

“We categorically condemn the incessant killings occurring especially in Imo, Enugu and Anambra states and remind the perpetrators that “whatever a man sows, he will reap”. Those who destroy others to survive will inevitably face destruction in their own lives.

“Those who shed blood have imposed a legacy of bloodshed on their lineage, and the scourge of war, killings and death will depart from their generation, while they will pay the price with their own blood.”

The statement added, “The Council recommends that Prof Charles Soludo disband the political security network/vigilante he launched in Anambra and establish a legitimate Community Security Network, which will be exclusively recruited and managed by Youth Leaders and presidents of Town Unions from different communities in Anambra State, while the government and other wealthy individuals in Anambra provide support through sponsorship.

“The prevalence of violence in Anambra State, characterized by incessant killings and kidnappings of citizens, is alarming. Gov Charles Soludo’s administration has overseen the state’s most severe insecurity crisis since its inception.

“Is it not incumbent upon Gov Charles Soludo to prioritize the protection of Anambranians’ lives and properties as his foremost duty, taking precedence over his bid for re-election?”

Imo, Anambra, Enugu govts have failed to prioritize security – Ohanaeze Youth Wing