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EBONYI: State Government To Establish A Special Court To Try Rape Cases

The Ebonyi State Government, chaired by Governor David Umahi has revealed plans to establish a special court to try rape cases, COVID-19 cases, and herders’ clashes.

Chief Judge,  Justice Anselm Nwaigwe has been directed to this effect which was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of an expanded security council meeting held in Abakaliki  and attended by the  Chairman,  Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association (MACBAN), South East zone, Alhaji Gidado Sididiki, and other stakeholders in the state.

The Governor stated that grazing of cows at the new Government House and Centenary city in the state was highly prohibited.

The communiqué reads;

“The governor also bans rearing of cattle at the new Government House and its environs Centenary city, schools, churches and mosques and recreation centres in the state.

“The Chief Judge of Ebonyi State is enjoined by this meeting to urgently set up special court for the trial of offenders of COVID-19, rape, cultism cases and header’s clashes.

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