The Anambra State Governor Professor Chukwuma Soludo has cautioned communities that have boundary disputes in the State against taking laws into their hands, saying that his government will not take it lightly with any person or groups indulging in such acts.
The Governor gave the warning through his Deputy, Dr Onyekachukwu Ibezim who is the Chairman, Anambra State Boundary Committee during his visit to some sites demolished at the disputed boundary between Isionyenato quarters of Enugwu-Ukwu and the Aguorji Clan of Nawfia, both in Njikoka Local Government area.
Governor Soludo, who regretted that people most times like to take laws into their hands without reporting issues to appropriate authorities, said that individuals and communities in land disputes must report their issues to the state government through the boundary committee for peaceful settlement, to avoid punishment from the government or bloodshed.
He emphasized the need for Ndi Anambra to be law abiding at all times, noting that his administration has zero tolerance for lawlessness and asked people of the State to always embrace peace and eschew practices that are capable of hindering the development and progress of the State.
Governor Soludo warned that if communities in land disputes fail to toe the path of peace, the State government will convert the disputed lands to public property.
Among the Deputy Governor’s entourage were the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Boundary matters, Mr Ekenechukwu Okoye, the President- General of Nawfia community, representative of President General of Enugwu-Ukwu community, amongst others.
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