Governor of Akwa Ibom state, H. E. Udom Emmanuel has commisserated with the family of late Miss Iniobong Umoren, who was murdered after being lured in the guise of getting a job, assuring them that all those involved in the act will face justice. Governor Emmanuel disclosed this, on Monday, while on a condolence visit to the family of the deceased at Obio Ndot, Oruk Anam local government area. The governor was represent by secretary to the state government, Dr. Emmanuel Ekuwem, who expressed deep sadness. He said, "This is a very tragic development, the Governor is really unhappy that such a young girl going out in search for a job could be brutally murdered. "As you know, the governor always counsels young people against begging for a living, but to work hard to earn a living. "Iniubong in that attempt to earn a living, this tragedy struck, the governor is so sad, it's painful, a complete defeat of what the governor says often in his drive to take the youths off the street and get them equipped with skills and employment opportunities." While praying for God to console the family and assured that the government would provide immediate succour to the family, SSG Emmanuel stated that law enforcement agencies are carrying out investigations to ensure that the law takes its rightful cause. Speaking on behalf of the family, Ukeme Umoren, elder brother to Iniobong thanked Governor Udom for condoling with the family. He said, "It is pathetic and we are heartbroken, Iniubong was our last born we know how much we struggled to send her to the University and she was awaiting her call-up letter, now unfortunately we lost a sister, a friend, I am pleading with Akwa Ibom State Government that we want justice for my sister, late Miss Iniubong Umoren".
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