The President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo worldwide, Chief Emmanuel Iwanyanwu, has called on the federal government to order thorough investigation into the recent attack on a luxury bus at Ijebuode, in Ogun State.
Chief Iwuanyanwu, who stated this in a statement issued by his Special Adviser, Media and Publicity, Chief Ben Osuagwu, described the incident as an attempt on the mass extermination of Igbos for no just cause”.
Chief Iwanyanwu said, from report received, “the terrorists stopped the bus, dispossessed all the 59 passengers in the bus of their belongings, stripped them naked and forced them back in to the vehicle, poured petrol on the bus and set it ablaze for them to perish in it. He said that it was divine providential intervention from the prayers and invocation of the spirit of Easter by the passengers that saved them.
It was through the inspiration of God that the 59 passengers were able to smash the glasses of the bus and miraculously escaped. He expressed gratitude to God that apart from injuries they sustained, no life was lost”.
The President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide recalled that at the retreat of Igbo Leaders held at the Old Government House Enugu on Wednesday, March 27,he advised Igbos that at this time, it was important to reconcile with God adding that the ugly incident on Ijebuode – Benin road is one of the miracles that showed how God loves them – the Igbos.
Iwuanyanwu said that he has been assured by the Security Agencies that they are on top of the situation and that the culprits will be apprehended and brought to book according to the laws of the land. He also said that he has equally commissioned some of the Security Experts to investigate the matter and report back to him.
According to Chief Iwuanyanwu, such a heinous crime should not be treated lightly because if left, it will escalate. From the report, nobody was kidnapped. The sole objective was to burn the 59 passengers to death.
