Yahaya Bello. |
Kogi
State Governor, Yahaya Bello has called on the people of Akwu community in
Ankpa Local Government Area to sheath their swords and give peace a chance
following a violent eruption that greeted the community over chieftaincy tussle
on Wednesday.
The
governor, in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu
Muhammed, was reacting to the violence over chieftaincy tussle in the community
which led to loss of lives and destruction of property.
Bello
said there are procedures for appointment, confirmation and coronation of
chieftaincy tittles in every chiefdom, warning that his administration would
not tolerate violence and any act that breeds breakdown of law and order.
"The
people of Akwu should follow such procedures rather than taking laws into their
hands.
"Any
further breakdown of law and order in the area will not be condoned and the
perpetrators of this crime will face the full wrath of the law.
"The
traditional rulers should keep their doors opened to entertain complains from
their subjects at all time.
"While
we sympathise with those affected by this unfortunate incident, the government
will go after those who carried out the violence.
"Every
life is precious to us as government; anyone found committing any act of violence
for whatever reasons will face the full wrath of the law", he said.
The
governor directed the security agencies to bring the perpetrators to book and
ensure restoration of peace to the troubled community. Meanwhile, efforts have
been put in place to mitigate further escalation, as well as relief
interventions to the affected persons.
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