Edo State Government has approved the Revocation of South-East Uneme Clan in Etsako East Local Government due to unending communal clashes that have threatened the peace and security of other communities leading to the death of many.

In a Government special announcement signed by the Secretary to the Edo State Government Osarodion Ogie Esq., the state government stated that it has also withdrawn the appointment of HRH Benjamin Ikani as the Oliola of Uzanu clan of South East Uneme with immediate effect.

According to the statement, the Edo State Government action is predicated on the incessant and flagrant disregard to the peace agreement and Government directive to maintain peace in Uzanu community and its environs by the Oliola.

Comrade Philip Shaibu, the Deputy Governor of the State, had earlier threatened that the State Government would be forced to issue an Arrest Warrant on Prince Clem Agba, Minister of Budget Planning over his role in fanning the ember of war within communities in the State.

Comrade Shaibu stated this in an earlier enlarged meeting between waring communities where the Uzanu leadership display outright disdained to abide by government position on the communal dispute threatening to cause unrest in the State forcing government to come out with a lasting solution on the issue.

Trouble was said to have started early this year when the Igiode Community accused Agba, who is from Uzanu clan, of removing government beacon demarcation and trespassing deep into Igiode land.

Agba’s action was allegedly undermined the government’s earlier white paper issued two years ago on the adjustment and demarcation of the boundaries which once restored peace and normalcy.

SATURDAY INDEPENDENT learnt that with the dissolution of Uzanu clan, the Uzanu village has been returned under the leadership of HRH George Egabor the Okumagbe of Uwanno Kingdom as the office of Oliola no more exist. (Saturday Independent)

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