By Uchenna Ugwu
Afikpo (Ebonyi) – Gov. David Umahi of Ebonyi has ordered the arrest of three men for allegedly chasing and threatening to kill some Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) supporters.
Umahi ordered the Nigeria Police Command in the state and the State Security Services (SSS) to arrest Mr Ndubusi Enyi, Nnachi Okorie, Junior Oliha, for threatening the supporters who were on their way to the PDP Rally in the state.
He also urged the public not to take laws into their hands.
The governor spoke on Thursday at the PDP campaign rally at Nguzu Edda primary school, Afikpo South Local Government Area of the state.
“These three persons are here by declared wanted for obstructing the existing peace in Afikpo South, blocking people with guns and threatening to shoot them.
“The Commissioner for Internal Security, Mr Kenneth Ugbala will submit their names to the Commissioner of Police (CP) Awosola Awotunde and the SSS,” Umahi said.
The PDP Gubernatorial candidate expressed satisfaction with the more than 25 various projects executed in the area by the local government Chairman, Mr Eniduma Chima.
He further commended other stakeholders and party supporters, for their various contributions to the development of the area.
Meanwhile, the South East Vice-chairman of the PDP, Mr Austin Umahi, who spoke at the rally, tasked security agencies and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on credible election. (NAN)