Edo Government Sends Strong Warning To Ritualists

Edo Government Sends Strong Warning To Ritualists

The Edo government warned ritualists on Friday to avoid the state secretariat in Benin.

Mr Chris Nehikhare, Benin’s commissioner for information, told reporters on Friday that the government was particularly irritated by the slaughter of ritual animals at the state secretariat by people of the Irhirhi community.

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“Six persons were arrested on Monday; they will be charged in court. Government is resolute about prosecuting them.

“We know the land grabbers are fighting back.

“Government’s directives must be obeyed. Government will continue to provide infrastructure as long as it is beneficial to the people,’’ he said.

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Nehikhare promised that the government would step up its efforts to combat land grabs and other undesirable elements.

He also stated that the government had finalized plans to require telecommunications companies operating in the state to lay fiber optic cables in all 18 local government areas.

The commissioner emphasized that the plan became necessary in light of the government’s plan to transform Edo into an industrial hub. (NAN)

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