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Senator Athan Nneji Achonu, a former legislator and Labour Party candidate for the 2023 Imo State Governorship election, has strongly condemned the deadly assault on three communities in Ideato North Local Government Area on Thursday, 25th July, where armed attackers killed at least seven individuals.

He labeled the event as “barbaric and deeply disturbing,” urging the Nigeria Police to move beyond standard responses and conduct an in-depth investigation to identify the causes and bring the culprits to justice.

“These repeated killings are unacceptable,” Senator Achonu stated in a release on Saturday, 26 July.

“The Police must not only respond but must uncover the perpetrators, bring them to justice, and restore the confidence of our people in the security architecture. We cannot allow our communities to be reduced to theatres of fear and bloodshed.”

The Senator also expressed sympathy for the Nigeria Police Force following recent attacks on their officers in parts of the Okigwe Zone, calling the targeting of security personnel “a direct affront to law and order.”

“Our police officers are already overstretched and under-resourced. The attack on them is not only tragic but a dangerous escalation that must be swiftly addressed.”

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He went on to challenge both the Imo State Government and local government officials (now receiving direct funds from the Federal Government) to take their constitutional duty of local security seriously.

“It is time for our local governments to rise to the challenge. With the funding now available to them, they have no excuse not to prioritize the protection of lives and property. They must work closely with community leaders and the Police to set up and strengthen vigilante networks that are trained, supervised, and responsive,” he stated.

Senator Achonu also questioned how armed criminals were able to travel through multiple communities, reach Ideato North to wreak havoc, and escape without resistance or interception. “That speaks volumes about the collapse of grassroots security coordination. This must be urgently addressed,” he remarked.

Expressing serious concern over the increasing penetration of criminal elements into rural areas, the Senator warned that lack of government action at the state and local levels could encourage further attacks. “Before our very eyes, villages are being overrun because there is no functional local security infrastructure in place. This is the result of years of neglect and lack of political will. The time to act is now,” he said.

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Senator Achonu has consistently advocated for enhanced security in the South-East region. He has previously highlighted issues such as youth unemployment, poverty, and prolonged governmental neglect as key drivers of insecurity in the area. Notably, he personally rehabilitated armored personnel carriers and other security assets to assist the police, although those initiatives were reportedly sidelined by officials.

Reiterating his belief in community-led security partnerships, he said, “We must rebuild trust between communities and security agencies. Only through collaboration, proper funding, and serious commitment can we prevent further bloodshed.”

He also extended sincere condolences to the families of those affected and reiterated his dedication to pushing for security reforms and protection for all communities in Imo State and the broader South-East region.

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