Enugu Assembly orders suspension of work on disputed lands

The Enugu State House of Assembly has ordered the immediate suspension of work on the land in dispute among Obeagu Awkunanaw, Ugwuaji, Ugwu Afor Akpugo, and Umuedenwaoko Akpugo.

The order is contained in a statement issued by the Chairman, Special Committee on Land Disputes, Mr Pius Ezugwu, and made available to newsmen in Enugu on Monday.

Ezugwu stated that the order became imperative to pave the way for all parties to work toward a peaceful resolution of the dispute.

He warned that engaging in any activity on the disputed land was an invitation to violence and war which, he said, the committee would not tolerate.

He directed the police and other security agencies to arrest anyone found around the disputed lands or engaging in any form of work in the place.

He also directed traditional rulers, president-generals as well as developers in the affected communities to appear before the committee at the Assembly complex on Tuesday.

According to him, the crucial meeting is vital for a comprehensive discussion and resolution of the land dispute.