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Yahaya Bello suspends LG chair, traditional ruler over killings in Kogi

Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, has suspended the Ohi of Eganyi and Chairman, Ajaokuta Traditional Area Council, HRH Alhaji Musa Isah Achuja, over the security breach in the Ajaokuta Local Government Area of the state.

Bello also ordered that the Chairman of Ajaokuta Local Government, Hon. Mustapha Aka’aba, be queried over the security breach.

The governor’s directive was contained in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, on Sunday.

Governor Bello’s directive followed the recent security breach in the area which led to the deaths of some security personnel in the state.

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The governor further warned other traditional rulers across the state “who may have connection in one way or the other with criminal elements in their domains to desist forthwith”, saying his administration would deal “ruthlessly with anybody who romances with criminal elements no matter how highly placed they are.”

He equally directed that “all unofficial movements of the local government council chairmen out of their territory and other journeys without due process are hereby restricted.”

Governor Bello, however, warned that no amount of connivance with criminals would deter him from his fundamental responsibility of protecting lives and property of the citizens and residents of the state.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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