Abia <\/a>State government has expressed sorrow over the death Mr. Kelechi Ejiofor, a truck driver who lost his life following a shooting incident involving a soldier at Uratta Timber Market a few days ago.<\/p>\nThe government in a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, on Monday, said it is engaging with the military high command to ensure a thorough, transparent and impartial investigation into circumstances surrounding the shooting.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe wish to assure the family of the deceased and the general public that justice will not only be pursued but will be seen to be done.<\/p>\n
\u201cAny officer found culpable will face the full weight of disciplinary and legal consequences.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe government urges residents to remain calm, law-abiding and peaceful as efforts are intensified to get to the root of this unfortunate incident,\u201d the government said.<\/p>\n
It reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property, the rule of law, and the fundamental rights of every citizen.<\/p>\n
It was gathered that the driver, Ejiofor, died on Monday in a hospital in Aba where he was receiving treatment for the gun shot injury he sustained.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n