10/09/2025
Governor Soludo Expresses Condolences Over Onitsha Market Tragedy, Describes Anambra As A State Founded On Law And Order
By Ejike Abana (ABS Government House Correspondent)
Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo has extended his condolences to the family of Miss Chinwe Igwe, the victim of a tragic incident at the Onitsha Market earlier this week.
Governor Soludo met with representatives of Igwe’s family from Ikwo in Ebonyi State at the Onitsha North Local Government Headquarters.
During the meeting, Governor Soludo assured the family that a thorough investigation will be conducted to uncover the circumstances surrounding the incident, emphasizing that any security personnel found to be at fault will face prosecution, adding that it is essential that operatives adhere to established protocols to prevent preventable tragedies because every life matters.
Furthermore, the Governor praised law enforcement agencies for their swift response to the situation, urging them to continue their efforts to maintain peace and order throughout the state.
In addition to addressing the family of the victim, Governor Soludo visited a private Hospital in Onitsha to offer his sympathies to one of the injured individuals, who is reportedly recovering well, extending same to two other injured victims who are hospitalized at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Teaching Hospital in Nnewi.
