Desist from violent acts, Ugwuanyi warns residents of Enugu state

Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State has called on perpetrators and sponsors of acts likely to cause breakdown of law and order in the state to desist from such behavior, warning that the state government would invoke the full weight of the law on such persons.

Governor Ugwuanyi gave the warning while inaugurating members of the commission of inquiry into the recent civil disturbances in Okworjo-Ngwo Community in Udi local government area of Enugu State, which caused the life of the Executive Secretary of the State Committee on creation of Adada State, Late Bar. Ejimofor Ozongwu.

He noted that the constitution of the commission was in consonance with the policy of his administration to vigorously promote security and rule of law, adding that it will also go a long way in preventing breakdown of law and order in every part of the state

The governor while expressing confidence in the caliber, competence and experience of the members of the committee headed by Hon. Justice F.C. Obieze (rtd) requested them to discharge their duties effectively and satisfactorily and tasked them to among other things determine immediate and remote cause of the disturbances and make appropriate recommendations that would ensure justice and lead to the permanent resolution of the crisis

He called all members of the community and all concerned parties to give the commission the necessary support to succeed in its assignment, stressing that his administration is committed to the protection of lives and property of the people.

In his response, the Chairman of the Commission, Justice Frederick Obieze(rtd), thanked the governor for finding them worthy to serve and assured him of their readiness to discharge their duties creditably and to the service of God.

Other members of the commission include Barr. Amechi Okolo, Amb Justice Eze, Barr. Mrs. May Anayo Enechukwu and Dr. Anayo Ede who serves as counsel to the commission.