Akwa Ibom Government has suspended the Village Head of Ikot Umo Essien, Chief Monday Esu, in Essien Udim Local Government Area, over alleged acts of terrorism.
This was contained in a statement by the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Mr Frank Archibong, on Wednesday.
Archibong said that the suspension was for a period of six months to allow for a comprehensive probe into the various allegations levelled against the village head.
The allegations against the village head include acts that breach peace and security, such as alleged sponsorship of vandalism and theft of facilities at newly constructed blocks of shops at the Ikot Ekpenyong community market, among others.
“The block of shops was a constituency project facilitated by the immediate past member representing Ikot Ekpene Federal Constituency, Mr Nsikak Ekong, in February 2024.
“The alleged criminal element went further to destroy the Fadama-sponsored borehole and VIP Lavatory within the same vicinity, carting away items such as aluminium roofing sheets, windows, doors, overhead tanks, water pump, and generator,” the commissioner said.
