PRESS STATEMENT
ELEME LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
October 17, 2024
BAN ON YOUTH ACTIVITIES IN EGBALOR, EBUBU ELEME
In light of the recent wave of violence in Egbalor Community, Ebubu Eleme, which tragically resulted in the loss of two young lives on September 30, 2024, Chief Hon. Brain Emere Gokpa, Chairman of Eleme Local Government Area, has taken decisive action to restore peace and order.
MEASURES TAKEN:
-1, All youth activities in Egbalor Community are hereby banned until further notice.
– 2, The Youth President of Egbalor, Friday Otokoro, and his executives are suspended from acting on behalf of the youths.
– 3, The Security Chairman, Lale Goodluck Amasi (a.k.a Ala),that is a suspect in the killing of two youths in Egbalor, is banned from acting as the security chairman of Egbalor.
– 4, HRH, Chief Godwin Chinwi, traditional ruler of Egbalor and Ebubu, is restricted from reinstating the banned youth body in Egbalor until further notice.
These measures aim to prevent further violence and ensure public safety. We urge all stakeholders to cooperate and support our efforts to maintain peace in Egbalor Community.
Signed
Udeme Obot
Chief Press Secretary