Tragedy Strikes Nkaleke Echara Community Secondary School: School Principal and Teacher Brutally Murdered
A School Principal and A Teacher Have Been Brutally Murdered In Ebonyi State
Mary Nwaeze 
In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through Ebonyi State, the principal, Simon Ominyi, and teacher, Moses Nwibo, of Nkaleke Echara Community Secondary School, Ojiegbe, fell victim to a gruesome murder within the school premises on November 17. The Ebonyi State Government has swiftly responded, denouncing the heinous act in an official statement released on Monday.
Commissioner for Education, Paul Nwobashi, expressed deep sorrow and strong condemnation for the tragic event. He revealed that the state's security agencies had been alerted and tasked with identifying and apprehending the perpetrators responsible for this heinous crime.
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In the wake of the incident, Governor Francis Nwifuru was briefed on the matter, prompting him to engage with security agencies, particularly the police. Governor Nwifuru has urged these agencies to take immediate action, ensuring that those responsible for the brutal murders are swiftly arrested and brought to justice.
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Commissioner Nwobashi assured the teaching community that the state government is actively working to enhance security measures within schools. He emphasized the collective responsibility of ensuring security, stating, "Security is everybody’s business. The state government is taking this matter seriously, and we are deeply saddened by the unfortunate events that have unfolded."
As the investigation unfolds, the Ebonyi State Government remains resolute in its commitment to securing educational institutions and holding the perpetrators accountable for their heinous actions. The community and educational stakeholders await further developments in this tragic case that has shaken the foundations of Nkaleke Echara Community Secondary School.
