DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Soludo suspends LG chairman over wife’s death
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE: Soludo suspends LG chairman over wife’s death
The sudden death of Chidiebere Iloka, wife of the Transition Chairman of Nnewi North Local Government Area, Mbazulike Iloka, has been linked to domestic violence by people close to the family.
Chidiebere was said to have collapsed and died on Saturday, August 7, but some people alleged that she was a victim of domestic violence.
As a result, governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State, has suspended Mr. Mbazulike Iloka over the hazy circumstances surrounding the death of his wife.
Mr. Tony Collins Neabunwanne, Commissioner for Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Community Affairs, who signed the suspension letter, said Mbazulike had to be suspended to make room for an unfettered investigation of the incident.
“Following the sad and sudden death of your wife, the late Mrs. Chidiebere Iloka on Aug. 7, there has been a massive public outcry over the circumstances leading to the cause of her death, including alleged possible homicide.
“While you are presumed innocent until the completion of the investigation, it has become imperative that you should step aside to allow for unfettered investigation.
“Consequently, you are directed to step aside and hand over the affairs of the local council to the Head of Local Government Administration not later than Aug. 12, until further notice,” it stated.
Mazulike was sworn in alongside 20 other transition committee chairmen on Aug. 2.
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