The Enugu State government has suspended the traditional ruler of Ekpulato Mgbowo in the Awgu Local Government Area of the state, Igwe Greg Ituma. The suspension was announced in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Chieftaincy Matters, Dr Charles Egumgbe, on Saturday. SaharaReporters reliably gathered that the traditional ruler was arrested on Thursday, when the Nigerian Army in a joint operation with operatives of Department of State Services (DSS) and various police tactical squads invaded the community.
Enugu State Government Suspends Traditional Ruler For Allowing Alleged IPOB, ESN Activities In CommunityThe suspension was announced in a statement issued by the Commissioner for Chieftaincy Matters, Dr Charles Egumgbe, on Saturday.
SaharaReporters reliably gathered that the traditional ruler was arrested on Thursday, when the Nigerian Army in a joint operation with operatives of Department of State Services and various police tactical squads invaded the community.Sources told SaharaReporters that the traditional ruler was arrested for allowing alleged members of the Eastern Security Network and other pro-Biafra militias groups operate from his community.
Another source told SaharaReporters that a cabinet member of the traditional ruler was arrested few weeks ago shortly after a joint security checkpoint was attacked.
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