Arson: Sen. Jibrin Echocho condemns gruesome murder of septuagenarian, urges IGP to bring perpetrators to book »

The Senator representing Kogi East Senatorial District who is also the Chairman, Senate Committee on Customs and Excise duty, Jibrin Isah (Echocho), Wednesday condemned in strong term, the gruesome murder of 75-year-old Mallama Meimunat Opaluwa-Sani and three others who were set ablaze in their sleep at the residence in Idah local government area of Kogi State.

In a statement released through his media office, Senator Echocho described the act as barbaric, callous and inhumane. He called on the Inspector General of Police and all other security agencies in Kogi State to bring perpetrators to justice.

The statement reads; “The news of some Arsonists who attacked Mallama Meimunat Opaluwa Sani – a 75-year-old Woman and three other people is callous, inhumane and barbaric.

“It’s utterly disgusting to hear of this attack on the Septuagenarian’s residence in Idah, setting her ablaze alongside her grandchild and two others. Unfortunately, this incident claimed three lives already and the fourth person is still unstable.

“While I condemned this act on our respected senior citizen and the Akwuma Attah Igala, I call on the inspector general of police and all security agencies in Kogi State, to swiftly commence a manhunt for these criminals.

“We can’t condone such act in Igalaland and it’s an affront on all of us.

“I commiserate with families of the departed and pray that they will be consoled with the belief that death is inevitable and a debt to be paid by every human. Justice will be pursued and we will ensure that this dastardly act won’t repeat itself in Kogi East.

“I also extend my condolences to Ata Igala and the Royal Family.

“May the souls of the departed rest.”