November 09, (THEWILL) – Security operatives Tuesday barred former chairman of All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Senator Victor Umeh, from entering the secretariat of Ihiala Local Government Area.
There had been restriction of movement into, and out of Ihiala Local Government Area, with stern looking military operatives manning the borders of the community.
Umeh who hails from Aguluzoigbo in Anaocha Local Government Area was said to have entered Ihiala, but wanted to enter the local government secretariat, where materials for the election were being distributed, when he was barred by security operatives.
Umeh, a state agent of the party who arrived Ihiala Local Government secretariat around 10:30am in company of other party members was turned back by the GOC, 82 Division.
He said he was at the secretariat to ensure things went well.
According to the GOC, the former lawmaker had no business being at the Secretariat as he was a state agent.
“You are not supposed to be here. You are state agent, not LGA agent”, the senior military officer replied.
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