We must get to the root of Enugu killings, Ohanaeze vows- The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has reacted to the killing of southeast youths by some security agents - The president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia, said that the organisation must investigate the issue - Nnia also commended the Enugu state government for its efforts to investigate the recent development PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has resolved to investigate issues linked to the recent killing of southeast youths by some security operatives in Emene-Enugu. The president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia, said that the organisation has remained silent on the worrisome development while it was gathering facts on it, Vanguard reports. Nwodo expressed gratitude to the state government on its efforts to ascertain the cause, the extent of fatalities and number of victims of the massacre. The head of the southeast group made this remark after meeting with the governor of the state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi. Read also N10 billion fraud allegation: IGP orders probe of Udom’s appointee PAY ATTENTION: Get the Latest Nigerian News Anywhere 24/7. Spend less on the Internet! Part of the statement released by Nwodo's media aide, Emeka Atamma, on the issue read: “In the last two days, news had broken out about clashes between IPOB and the Nigerian Security agencies in Emene, Enugu State. "Since the outbreak of this development, Ohanaeze has been involved in getting to the root cause of this development." The body sent its heartfelt message to victims of the killings and other Nigerians who were affected by the attack. The Ohanaeze said: “Ohanaeze is saddened by the grave fatalities occasioned by this development and is determined to get to the root cause of this unfortunate event. "We mourn the sad loss of all our children and other Nigerians whose lives were wasted by this sad development." Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Department of State Services (DSS) had accused members of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of attacking and killing two of its personnel. Read also Kogi guber: Huge number of APC aspirants is due to my efforts, says Gov Bello A spokesperson for the DSS, Peter Afunanya, in a statement on Sunday, August 23, said the attack occurred in Emene in Enugu state. Afunanya described the attack as unprovoked, noting that efforts are being made to ensure the killers face justice. "The Service lost two personnel in what was clearly an unprovoked violent attack launched by IPOB on the team,” he said. The secret police stated that there is an ongoing investigation aimed at arresting everyone involved in this attack. The agency condoled with families of the departed officers and also prayed for the repose of their souls. Before this, the southeast group had said people of the region were interested in producing the president in 2023 and not the pursuit of a sovereign state. The president of the Anambra chapter of the group, Chief Damian Okeke-Ogene made the statement on Tuesday, August 11, when speaking with reporters after the group’s meeting. Read also Before an officer searches you, search the officer first - Police give 14 tips on arrest Ojukwu's bunker during conflict for the independence of Biafra | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The Ohanaeze Ndigbo has reacted to the killing of southeast youths by some security agents - The president-general of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Chief Nnia, said that the organisation must investigate the issue - Nnia also commended the Enugu state government for its efforts to investigate the recent development PAY ATTENTION PAY ATTENTION Legit.ng