The Enugu State Government has suspended the traditional ruler of Obeagu Ugwuaji Autonomous Community in Enugu South Council Area of the state, Christopher Nyia, over an alleged crisis in the community.
The State Commissioner for Chieftaincy Affairs, Charles Egumgbe, announced the suspension in a statement issued by the ministry’s Public Relations Officer, Emeka Nebeife, on Wednesday in Enugu.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the ministry, on 15 July, suspended three traditional rulers and four President-Generals from some communities in the Ezeagu Council Area of the state for misconduct related to security infractions.
“The suspension of Nyia is in the interest of peace, order and good governance for the Obeagu Ugwuaji community.
“The community is engulfed in crisis due to allegations of gross misconduct levelled against the traditional ruler by members.
