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October 20, 2021

October 20, 2021 Inspiration 92.3 FM

Gunmen Open Fire At Traditional Rulers’ Meeting In Imo State, Kill At Least Two

No fewer than two traditional rulers have been, killed during an attack by gunmen at Nnenasa community Headquarters of Njaba local government area of Imo State.

According to sources, the traditional rulers from the area numbering over 20, were in a meeting at the local government in the community when gunmen invaded the place, interrupted the meeting with sporadic gunshots and killed at least two traditional rulers on the spot.

Those who sustained gunshots injuries have been rushed to nearby hospital for treatment.

When contacted, the Imo state police public relations officer, Mike Abatam, said two traditional rulers were killed in the attack.

He added that the police have launched investigation into the incident.

Also reacting, Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodinma, condemned the killings and commiserated with the affected families.

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Imo Gov Uzodinma Sacks 20 Commissioners

The governor told the affected ex-commissioners that they will be found relevant in other areas if they do not make the new cabinet he will be reconstituting soon.

Imo State Governor Hope Uzodinma, has fired 20 commissioners from his cabinet.

The governor has also dissolved the State Executive Council (SEC).

The Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Declan Emelumba, says the reason for the dissolution is to rejig and re-energize the activities of the state government.

Uzodinma has been in office for a year now.

Emelumba says the governor appreciates the dismissed officers for their contributions to the administration and people of Imo.

“He appreciated them for their contribution towards all the success of the government and wish them well in their future endeavours,” Emelumba says.

The fortunate

Of the 28 commissioners in the cabinet, eight were left to carry on with their roles.

The commissioners left standing are those in Health, Information, Tourism, Women Affairs, Works, Finance, Youth, and the Ministry of Technology portfolios.

Emelumba also assures that a new executive council will be constituted soon.

The sacking of the 20 commissioners arrives a month after the governor reshuffled his cabinet and appointed new commissioners for Finance and Health.

Governor Uzodimma tells the affected ex-commissioners that they will be found useful in other areas if they do not make the new cabinet he will be reconstituting soon.