
Chief David Umahi,the Ebonyi State Governor,has ordered for the immediate arrest of the Ohaukwu Council Chairman, Barr Clement Odah, and the Member representing Ohaukwu North State Constituency, Hon. Chinedu Awo over the lingering communal crisis between the people of Effium and Ezza-Effium in Effium Community of Ohaukwu LGA of Ebonyi State.
The duo were said to be the brains behind the crisis.
Umahi stressed that the two leaders should not be allowed to possess any phone or be treated with courtesy in the detention.
He also ordered the arrest of the spokesperson of Effium clan, Dr. James Agina and the spokespersons of the Ezza-Effium, Mr. Titus Nworie.
He gave the order during a security/reconciliatory meeting over the Effium lingering communal crisis in Abakaliki, where he also directed the Vice Chairman of Ohaukwu LGA to takeover the affairs of the council in acting capacity.
He also announced the suspension of all political officer holders from Ezza-Effium who were not present during the meeting.
.He added: “all the political office holders from Ezza-Effium who are not present should proceed on suspension without salaries. They should not be paid and if the March Salary has not been paid to them, it should be withheld as well.”