
08/04/2025
*COUNCIL CHAIRMAN SUSPENDS AJI COMMUNITY VIGILANTE GROUP FOR GROSS UNPROFESSIONALISM*
Hon. Michael Uche Ogalla, the Executive Chairman of Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area, has condemned the gruesome murder of Emenike Abugu by the Neighbourhood Watch Group of Aji, Enugu-Ezike.
On Monday, April 7, Hon. Ogalla visited the family of the deceased to offer his condolences and assured them that justice would be served.
"We will make sure that the late Emenike Abugu gets adequate justice, and we will ensure that such incident doesn't repeat in Aji Community," he said.
Late Emenike Abugu was murdered by some members of the Neighbourhood Watch Group of Aji Community, following a misunderstanding with them.
Hon. Ogalla has taken the following actions:
*Dissolution of Local Security Operatives*: The Aji Local Security operatives, also known as the Neighbourhood Watch Group, have been dissolved with immediate effect.
*Deployment of Strike Force Team*: The Igbo-Eze North strike force team will take charge of security in Aji for a period of six months to restore order and ensure public safety.
Hon. Ogalla's administration is committed to upholding justice and ensuring the security of all citizens of Igbo-Eze North. The Council Chairman has mandated a thorough investigation into the incident and has assured the family of the deceased that the perpetrators will face the full weight of the law.
Chinecherem Godswill
SA (Media and Publicity)
April 8, 2025.