The Federal authorities has expressed deep sorrow relating to the ambush and killing of personnel from the Nigerian Safety and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigerian Police, and the Military whereas they had been on official obligation within the Ehime Mbano Native Authorities Space of Imo State.

Minister of Inside, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has characterised the incident as a horrific tragedy, profoundly surprising and barbaric. He has vowed that these liable for this heinous act will likely be held accountable. In a press release launched by Fatai Afonja, Deputy Director of Press on the Federal Ministry of Inside, the minister has reassured the households of the deceased and all Nigerians that the nation will all the time bear in mind and honor their sacrifices.

Tunji-Ojo, talking on behalf of the ministry, the federal government, and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, pledged to make sure that the recollections of the fallen safety personnel in Imo aren’t forgotten.

Moreover, he supplied prayers for the departed souls and reaffirmed the dedication to vigorously examine the incident and produce the perpetrators to justice.

In affirmation of the incident, Babawale Afolabi, the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of NSCDC, stated that two of their personnel had been assaulted in the identical state of affairs in Imo. He reported that one of many officers has tragically misplaced their life, whereas the remaining people are in vital situation and at the moment receiving remedy within the hospital.