Abia environmental agency denounces staff cutlass attack on resident
The Abia State Environmental Protection Agency has strongly condemned an incident where one of its operatives used a cutlass on a resident, causing serious injury. Ambrose Jonah, the agency’s General Manager, emphasized that such actions are unacceptable regardless of provocation. He clarified that the official involved was not part of the operational team that day and stressed that ASEPA does not operate with weapons. Jonah assured the public that disciplinary measures have been taken and urged residents to comply with environmental laws.
What we know
- Ambrose Jonah stated that the agency has disbanded the Monitoring Team in Umuahia Zone and only retained responsible members.
- The official who used the cutlass was not assigned to the operational team and intervened during a heated argument.
- ASEPA’s protocol requires involving the police during attacks, and the agency does not use weapons in its operations.
- Jonah visited the injured resident in the hospital and took responsibility for their care.
- Disciplinary action has been taken, with about five staff members now in police custody pending investigation.
