Enugu state government have granted amnesty to 41 militants in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of the state.
The militants were granted amnesty following the renouncement of their activities in the area.
The youths surrendered their weapons to the government after peace dialogues initiated by the government to stem the several months of unrest and insecurity in the council area which had claimed so many
The event was held at the Igbo-Eze North LGA Pavillion, Ogrute in Enugu-Ezike.
Some of the repented militants were alleged to have been behind the anarchy, and destruction of both public and private property in the area.
Speaking during the peace talk, the Chairman of Igbo-Eze North LGA, Prince Ejike Itodo described the event as the most important of all and the high point of the Christmas and New Year celebration in the area.
He described Peace and Security as the beauty of government and thanked those who are passionate about a better Igbo-Eze North, noting that the significance of the event was that the people of Igbo-Eze North has sent the devil and its agents packing.
He, therefore, commended the leadership sagacity of the Executive Governor of Enugu State/ Enugu North Senatorial Candidate for the 2023 general election, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, who out of his peaceful nature decided to curb the lingering insecurity in Igbo-Eze North by granting all the youths that have repented and dropped their weapons amnesty.
The LG Boss, Prince Itodo, also handed over two (2) Hilux Security Vehicles procured by the government for the Neighbourhood Watch of Igbo-Eze North Chapter to the Divisional Police Officer, Igbo-Eze North Police Division, CSP Akor Simon.
He thanked the stakeholders in attendance for sacrificing their time to witness the programme and then advised the repented youths to disseminate the good news to others at large for them to repent and reunite with their communities.(Daily Independent)
