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Anambra state remains safe despite attack on worshippers - Gov

Gbenga Bada

August 13, 2017 12:08 PM

Gov Obiano has said Anambra remains a safe state in Nigeria despite the attack by unknown gunmen in a Catholic church.

Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano at the scene of the Anambra church attack

The Governor of Anambra State,

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Obiano made this known in Abuja while speaking with journalists after he submitted his nomination form for a second term in office.

Obiano said: “We can’t use that singular incident to judge the state. We have stopped kidnapping, assassinations and all that in the state. So, whichever way you look at it, we remain a safe state.”

On Friday evening, the governor had announced that the police in the state led by Umar Garba, have found a lead to unravel the individuals behind the church shootings that left many dead and scores injured.

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The governor also noted that the state government is currently catering for the treatment of the injured victims as well as the burial of the murdered victims.