The traditional ruler of
Igbu Orlukwor Clan which consist of Odiabidi,Okporowo and other communities, in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State, has vehemently condemned the alleged shooting of soldiers on legitimate duties by those he described as miscreants at Okporowo Community.
Eze Igbu Orlukwor II, Eze Prince Ike Ehie JP, (Eze Ehie II), described as an affront and insult on constituted authorities for civilians under any guise to shoot at military officers on their constitutionally assigned responsibilities.
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He called on the government to fish out the perpetrators and urged security agencies to exhibit utmost professionalism and avoid the suffering of innocent sons and daughters of Orlukwor Kingdom, being a peaceful and hospitable kingdom.
The traditional ruler stated this in a release by the Head, Information and Documentation, Mr. Oyagiri Chime-emele.
The Orlukwor Royal Father promised that his kingdom would work in synergy with the security agencies to put an end to the illegal proliferation of arms amongst the youths.
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He warned that henceforth, every community paramount ruler should protect public interest and avoid security breaches by miscreants that would compromise the kingdom’s security, or otherwise face dire consequences, including outright removal.
Eze Ehie sympathized with the Military High Command, Government and particularly the victims and prayed that God in His infinite mercy lay His healing hands on the injured for quick and outright recovery.
