Following the recent security breach Ajaokuta area of Kogi state, the state governor Yahaya Bello, has directed the suspension of the Ohi of Eganyi and Chairman, Ajaokuta Traditional Area Council, Alhaji Musa Isah Achuja with immediate effect.
The governor also directed that the Chairman of Ajaokuta Local Government Area, Hon Mustapha Aka’aba be queried over the breach and should reply within 24 hours.
The said security breach led to the untimely deaths of some security personnel on their legitimate engagements of maintaining law and orders in the area.
Governor Bello’s order is contained in a letter to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs in Kogi state.
A statement signed Sunday and made available to Blueprint by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Onogwu Muhammed, said governor Bello warned other traditional rulers across the state who may have connection in one way or the other with criminal elements in their domains to desist forthwith, saying that his administration will deal ruthlessly with anybody who romances with criminal elements no matter how highly placed they are.
In the same vein, governor Bello has also directed that all unofficial movements of the local government council chairmen out of their territory and other journeys without due process be restricted
According to the statement, the governor warned that no amount of connivance with criminals will deter him from his fundamental responsibility of protecting lives and property of the citizens and residents of the state.
