A member of the Abia State House of Assembly representing the Isuikwuato constituency, Lucky Udoka Nweke Johnson, has raised the alarm over rising insecurity in his constituency following the killing of two residents by suspected gunmen.
Johnson, who presented a matter of urgent public importance during plenary, expressed deep sorrow over the death of a 35-year-old constituent, Uche Simon, who was allegedly killed by unknown gunmen on January 28, 2026.
He disclosed that Simon was attacked while returning home with his motorcycle, which the assailants reportedly stole after killing him.
The lawmaker further revealed that a second incident occurred the following day, January 29, when a 19-year-old motor boy identified as Awba Abdulsalam was shot dead by gunmen at Nnunya Junction, also within Isuikwuato Local Government Area.
Johnson said security agencies, including the police and local vigilante groups, are currently working tirelessly to track down those responsible for the attacks.
He called for stronger collaboration between security agencies in Abia and neighboring Imo State, particularly around the Okigwe axis, to effectively tackle insecurity through improved intelligence sharing.
The legislator also urged the dismantling of informal settlements around Abia State University (ABSU) and Uta Farm, recommending that the same strategy earlier adopted at the Lokpa cattle market be replicated in his constituency.
In addition, Johnson advocated the installation of solar-powered surveillance cameras in strategic locations to enhance security, assuring residents of Isuikwuato that he remains committed to ensuring their safety.
