Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello has called on the people of Akwu community in Ankpa Local Government Area to sheath their swords and give peace a chance following a violent eruption that greeted the community over chieftaincy tussle on Wednesday. The governor, in a statement issued on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Onogwu Muhammed, reacting to the violence over chieftaincy tussle in the community which led to a loss of lives and destruction of property. “While we sympathise with those affected by this unfortunate incident, the government will go after those who carried out the violence. The governor directed the security agencies to bring the perpetrators to book and ensure restoration of peace to the troubled community. Meanwhile, efforts have been put in place to mitigate further escalation, as well as relief interventions to the affected persons.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 31, 2020 12:11 UTC