An elder statesman, Chief Mbazulike Amaechi, has expressed his regret with the brutal killings of policemen and civilians in Ebonyi State and other parts of Nigeria, and called for an end to such carnages.
Although recent killings in the southeast region is linked to the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), the separatist group has continued to deny the accusations.
Amaechi, 92, made the appeal on Wednesday in Abakaliki while briefing newsmen after a closed-door meeting with Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State.
He said, “I plead with all agitating groups both known and unknown to give peace a chance for full restoration of security to the zone and the entire country.
“I am the only surviving minister of the first republic and plead that my age should be respected.
“I should be assisted to make peace in the zone and country before I join my maker.
“Youths are presently witnessing a period when the naira has no value, passengers disembark from their vehicles to cross security check points among other issues,” he said.
Point of correction, recent killing in the se isnt’t linked to the IPOB