Chief Itoh Esoh Shot Dead
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| Chief Itoh Esoh Shot Dead |
The former board chair of Pamol Plantations PLC and
erstwhile president of the South West chiefs’ conference has on Sunday morning
12 August been shot dead in Ekondo Titi, Ndian division.
HRH
Chief Itoh Esoh Stephen, who was until his death the traditional ruler of
Ekondo Titi and paramount ruler of the Balondo clan, was pulled out of the
Baptist Church where he was worshipping and murdered in cold blood.
No
persons or group of persons has claimed responsibility for the gruesome murder.
But it is widely believed that the patriarch was killed by Ambazonia fighters,
who have for months now been terrorizing the entire Ndian Division.
It
should be recalled that only days ago, the mayor of Ekondo Titi, Nanji Kenneth
Ene, was kidnapped and was only released upon the payment of a huge ransom.
Also,
Pamol PLC where chief Itoh was former board chairman is now completely
grounded, as the Amba boys have warned workers to steer clear of the
plantations. Activities at the agro-industry have come to a complete halt. The
production and export of palm oil, which is Pamol’s main activity, has stopped
for several months running.
The
seven soldier have been put at the disposal of the judiciary for eventual
trial, the minister said, noting that similar atrocities in the future will be
thoroughly investigated.
He
ceased the opportunity to once again hail the army for bravery professionalism
and determination.
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