Abia Govt Directs Security Agencies To Deal With Troublemakers In Arochukwu
The Abia State Government has warned any groups or individuals falsely presenting themselves as traditional rulers in Arochukwu, a historic town in the state, with the intent to disrupt its peace and stability.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Prince Okey Kanu, the government reaffirmed its commitment to upholding law and order and pledged to take swift action against any individuals attempting to cause unrest.
The government’s attention was drawn to credible intelligence reports indicating that certain individuals, under the guise of traditional authority, are planning to incite chaos and violence in Arochukwu kingdom, located in Arochukwu Local Government Area.
According to the statement, these impostors are exploiting false pretences to manipulate local sentiments, with the goal of unsettling the peace that the community has long enjoyed.
Prince Okey Kanu emphasised the seriousness of the situation and the government’s resolve to prevent any disruptions.
The statement reads:,”It has come to the attention of Abia State Government that some unscrupulous individuals who have been masquerading themselves as traditional rulers in Arochukwu, Arochukwu Local Government Area are arranging to disrupt the peace and tranquillity of the town.
“Government has it on good authority that these imposters are planning to use thugs and drug addicts to intimidate and harass innocent citizens of the community under the guise of a non- existent chieftaincy tussle.
“The Abia state government wishes to use this medium to warn all those who are involved in these unwholesome plans, along with their sponsors to desist from their despicable act in their own best interest
“The security agencies. are hereby directed to enforce law and order in the community and to ensure that those who disrupt the peace are brought to book accordingly.
“The Abia state government hereby reiterates its commitment to protect the lives and property of all Abia citizens and residents at all times”.
Abia Govt Directs Security Agencies To Deal With Troublemakers In Arochukwu is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
