Communal Crisis: Gov. Umahi orders arrest of aides, traditional rulers

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Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi State

Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the arrest of government officials from two warring communities in Ikwo Local Government Area for their alleged involvement in the crisis.

Umahi gave the order on Thursday in Abakaliki during an enlarged security meeting convened on the resurged communal clash between Ekpomaka and Inyimegu communities of the area which claimed lives and destruction of property.

The governor, who was livid with rage, ordered the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Titus Lamorde to arrest his Deputy Chief of Staff, Prof. Fidelis Okpata, traditional rulers among government officials who were present at the meeting.

He also ordered the arrest of those who were not present at the meeting including Chief Frederick Udogu, the Chairman of Abakaliki Capital Territory Development Board, and Coordinator of Ikwo South Development…



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