I Have Heard Your Request For Release- Gov Nwifuru Tells War-Torn Effium Community
I Have Heard Your Request For Release- Gov Nwifuru Tells War-Torn Effium Community
The Ebonyi State Governor, Prince Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has assured the people of the war ridden Effium community of his commitment towards the release of some of their children who are in detention facility in connection to the crisis.
The Governor disclosed this on Saturday when the people of Ohaukwu Local Government Area paid him a Christmas homage in his country home, Oferekpe Agbaja in Izzi Council Area of the state.
He emphasized that a Peace Committee headed by Ambassador Frank Ogbuewu has been directed to profile all the inmates in the Correctional Centres as a result of the crisis so that their release could be secured within the limit of the law.
“I have heard your request regarding the release of those in detention as a result of the crisis. I have directed the peace Committee headed by Ambassador Frank Ogbuewu to profile all inmates in various Correctional Centres as a result of the Effium crisis”.
Prince Nwifuru called on stakeholders of the council Area to join hands and ensure that peace completely returns to the community stressing that Effium and Ezza people are kit and kins.
” Unfortunately, in the preliminary findings, it was observed that some inmates who are in the Correctional facility from the community for some criminal cases are now claiming to be detained because of the communal clashes, hence the need for thorough investigation before their release
“So as soon as the committee is done, they will be released”.
The Governor also commended Ohaukwu people for their sustained collaboration and support to deliver good governance.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Senator Anthony Agbo expressed gratitude to the Governor for embarking on projects that have positive impacts on the lives of Ohaukwu people and appointments of their Sons and Daughters into strategic positions
He appealed to the Governor to consider the release of those who have been held in the Correctional Centre for close to four years as a result of the crisis.
