By Kelvin Ololo
Traditional rulers in Obudu Local Government Area of Cross River State, led by the Paramount Ruler, His Royal Majesty, Utsu-Ukandi Felix Ukwudari, in a decisive move to tackle the rising incidents of theft and vandalism of public properties, have constituted a special committee to investigate and recover missing government assets.
According to the Punch, the committee was set up at HRM Utsu-Ukandi palace earlier in the week, where he expressed concern on the increasing threat to government infrastructure, emphasizing the need for community-led efforts to secure public property.
He inferred that: “This committee is a product of our traditional council meeting held two weeks ago. Our goal is to build a strong and reliable team that will recover our stolen assets and prevent such incidents from recurring.”
During the inauguration, He tasked the committee to verify the status of electricity transformers currently in police custody and ensure their immediate return to their original locations.
“They are also expected to collaborate with the council chairman to access the necessary support required to carry out their mandate effectively. In addition, the committee will investigate all reported cases of public property theft or attempted removals within the council.”
He posited that the committee will also be responsible for developing preventive strategies and initiating public sensitization campaigns that will encourage residents to safeguard public assets.
In the purview of the resolution reached, it was stated that, all ongoing investigations into the theft of government property within Obudu LGA are to be suspended until the committee submits its official report.
The committee was given two weeks deadline to present its findings and recommendations to both the traditional council and the general public.
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