Ebonyi state government has threatened to relinquish all its appointees and town union executive in Ohaukwu local government area of their appointment if troubles persist in UmuoguduAkpu and Ukwuagba Ngbo communities in Ohaukwu local government area of the state.
Blueprint reports that two communities and their neighbouring Agila, in Benue state have been at war over boundary matters with communities mostly attacked by warlords.
The state deputy governor, Dr Eric Kelechi Igwe, issued the threat when he led a delegation of government officials and security operatives to pay a scheduled visit to the troubled communities.
He called on the two communities to desist from any form of reprisal attacks on Agila people of Benue state as the present administration would not tolerate violence and violation of the law of the land.
The deputy governor further called on all government appointees including those elected to ensure there is absolute peace in Ohaukwu LGA as human lives remained sacred and therefore should not be toiled with.
“I don’t want to hear any gunshot in Ohaukwu again and if by chance I hear any; all the political appointees including those elected and development Union President general would be suspended while a caretaker committee will be set up.
“We will make sure that nobody molests you. Information should be disseminated. I am in constant touch with Benue government. Do not think that we will watch you to be killed like animals, rats. We will continue to dialogue with Benue people. If Fulani herdsmen conquer Benue, the next place is Ebonyi. We will ensure there is peaceful coexistence between us and Benue people.”
