Following renewed clashes between the people of Emede and Igbide clans in Isoko South Council Area of Delta State, leading to killings and destruction of properties, the traditional rulers of both kingdoms have been suspended.
Also a 24-hour curfew has been imposed in the warring communities.
The decision was taken by the Isoko South Security Council after a meeting held at the council’s secretariat on Friday.
In a statement signed by the Press Secretary to the Council Chairman, Okah Akpotha Fidelis, it was disclosed that the salaries of the monarchs are withheld forthwith, while plans are in motion to recommend that the Delta State Government retrieve their staff of offices.
The statement further revealed that the President General of Igbide community has been declared wanted for failing to appear to ‘brief’ government on the sad occurrence.
The statement read in part: “the Isoko South Local Government Security Council arising from an emergency security meeting on the recent killings, arson and criminality in Igbide and Emede communities reached the following resolutions:
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“Declares killing, wanton destruction and arson acts of extreme criminality.
“Declares 24 hours indefinite curfew in Igbide and Emede communities beginning from 6pm today 11th December, 2020. Offenders to be severely punished.
“Suspends without salary, Ovies of Igbide and Emede; to officially communicate recommendation of retrieval of monarchs’ Staff of Offices to the Delta State Government
“Government ceases to recognise President Generals of Igbide and Emede communities. To communicate decision to companies and institutions operating in both communities.
“President General of Igbide declared wanted.”
Asked why the decision to suspend the monarchs and the non-recognition of the president generals, the CPS explained that their inability to exercise leadership authority brought about the crisis.
The Nation
