Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on Tuesday urged Nigerians to reject the agents of anarchy that are seeking to weaponize the frustration and discontent of young people for their own selfish interest.
Osinbajo stated this while condemned the attack on the Police Headquarters in Imo State and the Owerri Correctional Centre, during a one-day visit to Owerri where he also commissioned a road project executed by the state government.
“We must, therefore, reject the agents of anarchy that are seeking to weaponize the frustration and discontent of our young people for their own profit.
“The path of violence can only lead to a disaster that consumes everyone and leads to the desolation of our communities. It is easy to take peace for granted, but we need not learn the value of peace through the horrible crucible of war.”
In a statement issued by his media aide, Laolu Akande, Osinbajo was quoted as saying that the attack does not represent the good nature of the Imo State people and the South East.
“And I call on all of us to come together to resist any attempt to turn the progress and peace that this zone is set to experience to conflict and disruption,” he added.