Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha, has directed the immediate suspension of the monthly salaries of all the traditional rulers in six local government areas of the state over what he termed “an increase in criminal activities” in their respective areas.
In a release signed by the senior special assistant to the governor on media, Chinedu offor, and made available to LEADERSHIP, the traditional rulers’ salaries were suspended, because they had failed to check the surge? in crime in their respective communities.
The affected LGAs, according to the releases, are Orsu, Isu, Nwangele, Orlu, Oru West and Nkwere.
The governor also reiterates the commitment of his administration towards the protection of lives and properties of citizens of the state in line with his rescue mission agenda.