Senator Andy Uba Condemns SARS/Umunze Clash

The Senator representing Anambra South Senatorial District, Senator Andy Uba has condemned the violence between youths of Umunze and agents of the State Anti Robbery Squad, SARS.

Senator Uba stated this today in a statement released by his media office.

“As the Senator representing the good people of Anambra South, I received the news of the clash between the youths of Umunze and agents of SARS with immense sadness.

I immediately reached out to my Constituency office members and mandated them to do an on the spot assesment of the present situation and report back to me. I have also gotten in touch with the relevant authorities as well as stakeholders from the area.

I hereby urge the warring youths and the agents of SARS to desist from further any action that will overheat the polity and worsen the conditions of those living in those areas. I am calling for peace and restraint from both parties as enough blood has been shed already, further loss of lives will not help in solving the problem.”

Senator Uba also stated that he would visit the area soon.