Chime Reconstitutes Traditional Rulers Council

Governor Sullivan Chime
of Enugu State has reconstituted the state’s Traditional Rulers Council to promote peace and security at the grassroots, an official has said in Enugu.
The state’s Commissioner for Chieftaincy Matters, Emeka Abugu, said in a statement that the 57-member council now has Igwe Lawrence Agubuzu as its chairman.
The statement said the council’s other principal members include Igwe Raymond Ezeh who is the First Deputy Chairman and Igwe Julius Nnaji who is the Second Deputy Chairman.
“Other members include Igwe Osisi Itodo as the Grand Patron, Igwe Onyioha Nwanjoku, Igwe Edwin Edoga, Igwe Anthony Okorie, Igwe Francis Okafor and Igwe Micheal Odo,’’ it said.
The statement said Abugu called on the council members to use their position to maintain peace and harmony in their different communities.
The Police in Enugu State have arrested two suspects (names withheld) for allegedly blackmailing a priest at Abakpa Nike in Enugu.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Ebere Amarizu, made this known in a statement issued in Enugu.
He said the suspects were arrested on October 12 following a tip off by the Anti Kidnapping Unit of the force.
The suspects, according to the statement, lured the priest, Kingsley Amakor from his base at Ugbene, Abakpa Nike for prayers at No 25, Umuchu St., Idaw River, Enugu, residence of the female suspect.
The statement said the suspects confessed to committing the crime but pleaded for forgiveness, saying it was the handiwork of the devil.
The police said the pictures had been recovered from them while investigation was ongoing.