Akwa Ibom Government has suspended the Village Head of Ikot Umo Essien, Chief Monday Esu, in Essien Udim Local Government Area, over alleged acts of terrorism.
This was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Frank Archibong, on Wednesday.
Archibong said that the suspension was for a period of six months to allow for a comprehensive probe into the various allegations levelled against the village head.
The allegations against the village head include acts that breach peace and security, such as alleged sponsorship of vandalism and theft of facilities at newly constructed blocks of shops at the Ikot Ekpenyong community market, among others.
“The block of shops was a constituency project facilitated by the immediate past member representing Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Mr Nsikak Ekong, in February 2024.
“The alleged criminal element went further to destroy the Fadama-sponsored borehole and VIP Lavatory within the same vicinity, carting away items such as aluminium roofing sheets, windows, doors, overhead tanks, water pump, and generator,” the commissioner said.
-Advertisement-
Grab our latest Magazine, "Kelechi Amadi-Obi - Transcending the worlds of Law, Visual Art and Photography". Get your order fast and stress free.
For more details about Newswire Law&Events Magazine, kindly reach out to us on 08039218044, 09070309355. Email: newswiremagazine@yahoo.co.uk. You will be glad you did
Download E-MagazineDo you want to be heard, your events covered, your articles published, or need to advertise your products and services on our Blog and Magazine, reach out to us at Newswire Law and Events, you will be glad you did. For more details about our services, please call: 08039218044, 09070309355. Email: newswiremagazine@yahoo.co.uk
