The Delta State Government on Monday, announced the indefinite suspension of Reuben Izeze, commissioner for works (highway and urban roads) with immediate effect.
A statement signed by Kingsley Emu, the secretary to the state government (SSG), said the suspension would enable security agencies carry out an unbiased investigation of allegations associating Izeze with the recent assault on Simon Mudi (popularly known as Temple), the senior special assistant on protocol to the Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The statement added that the state government remained committed to the maintenance of public safety in all circumstances which guarantees law and order and the sanctity of lives.
This position is upheld even when institutions of state are involved, stated the SSG.
BusinessDay learnt that police had arrested Izeze over a bloody attack on Temple as he was alleged to have instigated the attack during the stakeholders meeting of the All Progressives Congress (APC) held at the PTI conference center in Effurun. Related News Okpebholo approves appointment of 4,800 aides FG to complete Abuja-Kaduna-Zaria-Kano road project by November 2027: Opposition parties move to unite as G100 convenes Abuja summit
