By CHARLES IWUOHA

Ebonyi state governor, Francis Nwifuru has accused some criminal elements from the community for being responsible in the recent killings that occurred at Amegu Nkalaha community in the Ishielu Local Government Area of the state.

The governor disclosed that the preliminary investigation by the security agencies showed the dastard act was not carried out by Fulani Herdsmen as alleged.

During the incident, scores were killed, many fled and property worth millions of naira destroyed.

Meanwhile, governor Nwifuru has approved the appointment of Professor Michael Ugota Awoke as the new Vice Chancellor of the Ebonyi State University (EBSU).

A statement issued on Sunday by the governor's Chief Press Secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, said that this followed the recommendations of the Governing Council of the University.

Awoke is a Professor of Agricultural Economics and former Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic of the State University.

Also appointed are Prof. Ike Elechi Ogba as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, and Prof. Michael Ajanwachukwu as Deputy Vice Chancellor, Administration.

Others are Mrs Ugochinyere Mba Uka, Registrar; Mrs Roseline Nwuzor, Bursar; and Mrs Victoria Nwali, Librarian.

The Governor, who announced the appointments shortly after a church service at the Government House Chapel, said the newly appointed principal officers would be sworn-in on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

The Governor also recalled four commissioners and the Executive Secretary of the State Primary HealthCare Development Agency who were suspended last November.

They are Commissioners for Health Dr. Moses Ekuma; Water Resources, Hon. Chinedum Nkah; Housing, Engr. Francis Ori and Local Government, Hon Uchenna Igwe..

He warned contractors handling government projects to ensure speedy execution or face the wrath of the government.