The Governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has ordered the immediate suspension of the Okumagbe of Uwano Kingdom, Agenebode, Etsako East Local Government Area, Doctor George Oshiapi Egabor, over recent cases of incessant kidnapping and killings in his domain.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okpebholo, Fred Itua, says the palace Secretary, Chief Peter Omiogbemhi, has since been arrested by the relevant authorities, following a recent incident that led to the death of a Palace Chief, John Ikhamate.
According to the statement, the suspension of the traditional ruler is indefinite.
