The Ohi of Eganyi and Chairman, Ajaokuta Traditional Area Council, Alhaji Musa Achuja, has been suspended.
Kogi state Governor Yahaya Bello suspended the chief following an investigation that led to Mr Achuja’s arrest and detention by security agencies.
The suspension was announced in a statement by Bello’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr Onogwu Mohammed on Sunday.
The statement said Bello’s directive is contained in a letter to the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs.
Bello in the letter, also directed that the Chairman of Ajaokuta Local Government Area of the state, Mr Mustapha Aka’aba be queried over the breach and should reply within 24 hours.
The governor’s directive against the affected persons was in connection with the recent security breach in the area, which led to the untimely deaths of some security personnel on their legitimate engagements of maintaining law and orders.
The governor strongly warned other traditional rulers across the state who might have connection in one way or the other with criminal elements in their domains to desist forthwith.
The governor said administration would deal ruthlessly with anybody who romanced with criminal elements no matter how highly placed.
