By Bolaji Ogundele and Frank Ikpefan, Abuja

• President commiserates with families of deceased

• Ex-Governor Nnamani sympathises with senator

• Don’t succumb to fear, Ngige tells Anambra residents

President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed concern over the activities of armed groups in different parts of the country, especially in the Southeast.

The President spoke yesterday while reacting to the attempt on the life of the senator representing Anambra South, Ifeanyi Ubah, when his convoy was attacked at Enugwu-Ukwu community of Enugu State on Sunday.

Four policemen and three aides to the senator were reportedly killed in the attack, while Ubah escaped in his bullet-proof car.

A statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, reads: “We are deeply concerned about the activities of armed groups in the region and in other parts of the country. We are closely monitoring the situation and waiting for further details on the response to the worrisome situation by the police, the military and other security agencies.

“The nation has lost four brave policemen and other aides to the senator.

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“On behalf of the government and the people, I pay homage to these security men and the aides who were brutally murdered. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families at this difficult time.”

Also, a former governor of Enugu State and senator representing Enugu East, Dr. Chimaroke Nnamani, has commiserated with Senator Ubah on the killing of his aides.

In a statement in Abuja, Nnamani said: “The Igbo man is known for his industry and creativity and not violence.

“I condemn this sordid act in its entirety. I urge all our people to cooperate with security operatives to fish out the criminal elements in our midst.

“No citizen should be hindered from moving freely to carry out his or her legitimate businesses in the country.”

Also, Labour and Employment Minister Chris Ngige urged Ndi-Anambra not to succumb to fear, following the Sunjday attack on Senator Ubah.

In a statement by his Media Office yesterday in Abuja, Ngige said: “It is certainly a setback at a time many had thought reprieve had come from the dreadful darkness that lately enveloped our dear state. However, we must not allow that daylight horror to trip our determination to the crosshair of another cycle of tragedies. Evil must not win.

“I hence charge the security agencies to double efforts to fish out the criminals as quickly as possible. Ndi-Anambra must not succumb to fear but rally round the government and the security agencies to track the criminals terrorising our state.

“I send deepest condolences to Senator Ubah over this huge loss. I thank God Almighty for sparing his life while also praying for His mercy on the families of his aides and security agents who lost their lives.”