Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State has sacked two of his aides allegedly involved in a murder during the Peoples Democratic Party councillorship primaries on February 21.
The governor also directed the police command in the state to arrest the two aides for possible prosecution.
The directive was contained in a statement signed and issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Kenneth Ugbala, in Abakaliki on Sunday.
Ugbala said the affected aides were the Coordinator of Ubeyi Development Centre of Afikpo North Local Government Area, Uche Ibiam, and Technical Assistant on security, Mr Ibiam Ogbonnaya.“The governor further directs security agencies to carry out investigations and prosecute all those found guilty in the crime in accordance with extant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“The governor assures Ebonyi people of their safety and his readiness to sustain the peace and tranquillity reigning in the state,” he said. (NAN)
Pix: Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State
