AGAIN, GOV DIRI TASKS TRADITIONAL RULERS TO MAINTAIN PEACE, SECURITY AT KING AWALA'S CORONATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Again, Gov Diri Tasks Traditional Rulers To Maintain Peace, Security At King Awala's Coronation  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again urged traditional rulers to remain focused on the maintenance of peace, security and stability in their various domains as part of their contribution towards the development of the state. Governor Diri made the call at the weekend during the coronation ceremony ofHis Royal Majesty King Victor Awala, Ebeni-Ibe the Eighth (VIII) of Atissa Kingdom in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, at the Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Yenagoa, the state capital. Represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, the Bayelsa Chief Executive acknowledged the critical role traditional rulers play in society as the custodians of culture and tradition, stressing that his administration will continue to hold them in high esteem. Expressing gratitude to the Chiefs and people of Epie-Atissa for their peaceful disposition, Governor Diri, noted...

ANAMBRA GOVT DECLARES MURDER OF ONE CHIEF SHADRACH OKOYE WANTED. (PHOTO). #PRESS RELEASE


 ANAMBRA GOVT DECLARES MURDER OF ONE CHIEF SHADRACH OKOYE WANTED



By Gab Alokwe


The Anambra State Government has declared the suspect that used masquerade to kill a 71 year old man,  Chief Shadrach Okoye of Umuawulu  community in Awka South Local Government Area wanted.


Reacting to the murder of one, the Anambra State Commissioner for Culture, Entertainment and Tourism, Mr. Don Onyenji said that it is a criminal offence for any one to murder another.


Note that on the December 25, 2023, a 19 years boy was alleged to have used masquerade to kill one Chief Shadrach Okoye while the victim was seeing his visitor off.


According to the report, the suspect has been on the run since the incident occurred last year.


Commissioner Onyenji, then, called on the police to investigate the matter to ensure that justice prevailed

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He made it clear that the state government has made a statement on the conduct of masquerades during festivals, mandating masquerades to entertain their guest at the community's square and in a civil manner.


The commissioner also appealed to the traditional rulers and presidents general of various communities to monitor their masquerades to ensure that they do not obstruct the roads nor tax people to pay money.


Mr Onyenji while sympatizing with the family of the deceased said that he has discussed the issue with the traditional ruler of Umuawulu Community.


He, then, called on every community to be part of the solution to the problem by providing the relevant information to the state government.


*Gab is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State.

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