Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru has called on stakeholders of Ohaukwu Local Government Area to ensure that peace completely returns to Effium community
Nwifuru made the call Saturday when Ohaukwu people paid him Christmas homage in his country home, Oferekpe Agbaja in lzzi Local government Area.
The Governor who described Effium and Ezza people as kit and kins appealed to the warning groups to give peace a chance since government Is ready to resolve the matter without bias.
This is contained in a statement issued on Sunday by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor and made available to newsmen in Abakaliki.
On those who are held at the Correctional Centre in connection to the crisis, the Governor said, “I have heard your request regarding the release of those in detention as a result of the crisis.
“I have directed the peace Committee headed by Ambassador Frank Ogbuewu to profile all inmates in various Correctional Centres as a result of the Effium crises.
“Unfortunately, in the preliminary findings, it was observed that some inmates who are in the Correctional facility from the community for some criminal cases are now claiming to be detained because of the communal clashes, hence the need for thorough investigation before their release
“So as soon as the committee is done, they will be released”.
The Governor commended Ohaukwu people for their sustained collaboration and support to deliver good governance.
Earlier, the leader of the delegation, Senator Anthony Agbo appealed to the Governor to consider the release of those who have been held in the Correctional Centre for close to four years as a result of the crisis.
