The suspended village head of Ifa Ikot Akpan, in Etoi clan of Uyo, Eteidung Edem Aniedi Ebong, was, last Wednesday, March, 29, arrested by a team of armed policemen from the state command, Ikot Akpan Abia, following his serial refusal to honour invitation by the police.
The monarch was suspended by the state government, for allegedly sponsoring thugs, who exchanged 'fire' with security agents , when the state ministry of Works shifted the Ifa Ikot Akpan market, which stood on the right of way, upon the dualization of the Victor Attah Airport road, December, 2022.
A family head, who pleaded anonymity for fear of being axed, said the suspended monarch, grew more wild, attacking perceived opponents, especially those who did not support his deviant desires.
A youth activist, who did not also want to be named, said the 'rugged Chief'' uses illegal security operatives, in addition to thugs, to intimidate and oppress and attack his subjects and victims.
A police source, who confirmed the arrest, said it took almost four hours to gain forceful entry and effect an arrest warrant, granted by the court, after the suspended chief has ingnored several invitations from the police.
The embattled chief could not be accessed for comments at press time, but a family member, said the forceful entry and arrest of the monarch was desacretion of the traditional institution.
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