Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru of Ebonyi State, on Thursday, warned those going about forcing people out of Government quarters to desist from such illegal act or face the full weight of the law.
In a statement from his Chief press secretary, Dr Monday Uzor, the governor condemned such act and directed security agencies in the state to begin immediate arrest and prosecute those behind the act.
"It has come to the notice of the Governor of Ebonyi State,His Excellency Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru that some group of persons are going about forcing occupants out of Government Quarters across the State to vacate.
"The general public is by this announcement informed that His Excellency the Governor did not give such directive. Therefore, those involved in this act of intimidation are hereby warned to desist or face the wrath of the law .
"The Governor has also directed security agents to arrest and prosecute any person or group of persons attempting to eject any occupant of government quarters.
"The general public and the occupants of government quarters will be duly informed when such directive becomes necessary "
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