– Governor Rochas Okorocha ordered the demolition of the popular Eke Ukwu market in Owerri
– About three people including 10-year-old Somtochukwu Ibeanusi, reportedly died during the demolition
– Senator Ifeanyi Ararume paid a condolence visit to the home of the Ibeanusis
A lot has happened since the demolition of the Eke-Ukwu market in Owerri, Imo state, on Saturday, August 26, 2017, which reportedly left three people dead.
From Governor Rochas Okorocha, allegedly denying that lives were lost as a result of the demolition, to members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) visiting the family of one of the victims, to the elders of the town allegedly invoking the spirit of the forefathers on the governor.
In a latest development, Senator Ifeanyi Ararume, who once nursed ambitions of becoming the governor of Imo state under PDP, decided to pay a condolence visit to the family of late Somtochukwu Ibeanusi, the 10-year-old who was hit by a stray bullet during the demolition of the market.
Senator Ararume visits the family of late 10-year-old Somtochukwu Ibeanusi, who was killed by a stray bullet. Photo: Facebook/IfeanyCY Njoku
READ ALSO: Mother of 10-year-old boy who was killed in Owerri bursts into tears as PDP visits (photos, video)
According to a post shared on Facebook by IfeanyiCY Njoku, not only did Ararume condole the family of the deceased, he also promised to pay rent for as many as 1,000 shops for affected traders, after they move to the new site.
Sharing the post, Njoku wrote:
“Promise to Pay Rent for 1,000 Shops for the Affected Traders at the New Site…Member of the National Communication Commission (NCC) and All Progressives Congress (APC) Chieftain, Senator Ifeanyi Araraume today visits the family of SOMTOCHUKWU IBEANUSI (The young boy killed by a stray bullet at the eve of Eke ukwu Owerri Market demolition) and promises to train his elder sister (The young girl caught on camera while crying) from secondary to university level through his foundation (Destiny Foundation).
The 2019 Governorship Hopeful of the APC, Ifeanyicy.com gathered, also promises to pay the lease (rent) of 1,000 shops for the affected traders at the new site provided for them by the state government.
He prayed God gives the family the strength to come out of this grieving moment stronger and better. He also assured the family of justice for their child while believing that no government will wish to intentionally hurt her people. He also visited other injured victims who are receiving medical attention at Federal Medical Centre, Owerri.“
READ ALSO: Owerri elders allegedly invoke spirit of dead forefathers against Governor Rochas Okorocha (photo)
See more pictures from his visit below:
Senator Ararume promised to sponsor the education of th sister of the deceased to University level. Photo: Facebook/IfeanyiCY Njoku
Senator Ararume addresses the parents of the deceased. Photo: Facebook/IfeanyiCY Njoku
Senator Ararume visited some of the injured at the hospital. Photo: Facebook/Awurum Darlington
READ ALSO: Owerri market demolition: Father of 10-year-old killed blames soldiers
Senator Ararume took care of some bills of the injured at the hospital. Photo: Facebook/Awurum Darlington
Another Facebook user, Awurum Darlington, narrated in details, how Senator Ararume decided to return from Abuja to visit the victims. See his post below:
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Meanwhile, watch this video to see the daughter of President Buhari’s aide protest against the APC-led administration:
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