Former Governor of Imo state and senator representing Imo west, Rochas Okorocha has expressed sadness over the killings witnessed in the South-East state.
Speaking at Eziama-Obaire, Nkwerre Local Government Area of Imo State during the burial of the mother of his son-in-law, late Ezinne Jemaimah Adanweze Nwosu on Wednesday December 21, Okorocha appealed to youths to stop spilling blood in the state.
He said;
“I know there is no job, many are unemployed, but stop spilling the blood of your brothers and sisters no matter the cause of your anger.
“I do not subscribe to bloodletting.”
The former Governor also said that killings in the state were so frightening that nobody would wants to visit Imo without second thoughts.
Okorocha added;
“I know of six governors that wanted to come to Imo State, senators and ministers who wanted to come for the burial, but they could not come because of the situation in the state.
“I want to appeal to you, this killing must stop.”
