The Action People’s Party in Imo State has strongly condemned the killing of two individuals by purported officials of the Imo State Environmental Transformation Commission, ENTRACO. A disturbing video clip circulating on social media platforms brought the incident to light.

The party expressed shock and outrage over the recurring loss of life of innocent citizens due to the alleged recklessness of ENTRACO officials, which seems to have become a pattern in the state. The latest incident occurred at St. Mulumba by Akachi Road, near First Bank in Owerri, and serves as a reminder of the state government’s disregard for human life and the rule of law.

This is not an isolated incident, as the party recalled a previous event at Toronto Junction, MCC/Uratta Road, Owerri, where lives were lost at the hands of ENTRACO staff. The party’s interim state Publicity Secretary, Cajetan Duke, issued a statement on Monday, stating that the activities of these government agents have become synonymous with misery, agony, and death in Imo State.

The party finds it disheartening that a commission established to maintain environmental cleanliness and orderliness has turned into a vehicle for extortion through intimidation and harassment of commercial road users and vulnerable members of society. The people of Imo State are living in fear, and it is unacceptable that ENTRACO officials have become more notorious than armed bandits and terrorists.

The Action People’s Party demands an immediate halt to these killings and calls on the government to take responsibility for protecting its citizens and holding those responsible accountable. The party questions the credibility and competence of the current leadership and management of ENTRACO, citing an entrenched culture of insensitivity and disregard for human life.

The party is calling on Governor Uzodimma to sack the current management of the commission due to their gross ineptitude and poor leadership. The Action People’s Party stands in solidarity with the families of the victims and demands justice, calling on all Imolites to condemn these brutal killings and demand accountability from the state administration.

A thorough investigation into the incidents is necessary, and those responsible must be brought to justice. The people of Imo State deserve better than to live in fear of being killed by those sworn to protect them. The incident highlights the need for the state government to address the issues surrounding ENTRACO’s activities and ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.