- The Delta State Government suspended Works Commissioner Reuben Izeze indefinitely following allegations that he assaulted a senior aide to the governor
- Secretary to the State Government Dr Kingsley Emu announced the suspension on Monday, saying it takes immediate effect
- The Delta Government said security agencies will investigate the alleged confrontation at the Petroleum Training Institute in Effurun
The Delta State Government has suspended its Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads), Reuben Izeze, with immediate effect, following allegations that he assaulted the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Protocol, Mr Simon Mudi, also known as Temple.
Dr Kingsley Emu, the Secretary to the State Government, announced the suspension in an official statement on Monday.
The government said the decision was taken to allow security agencies to carry out a thorough and unhindered investigation into the alleged incident, which is said to have taken place at the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI) in Effurun, Delta State.
Why Delta state moved against Izeze
Authorities said it was necessary to remove Izeze from his post during the probe to prevent any possibility of interference with the process. The government made clear that the suspension is a precautionary administrative measure and does not amount to a finding of guilt against the commissioner.
In the statement, the government stressed that public safety and the upholding of law and order remain central to the priorities of the administration. It added that no public official would be placed above the law, and that the state remained committed to protecting human life and the integrity of its institutions.
No timeline was given for how long the investigation would run, and the government did not indicate whether Izeze would return to his role once the probe is concluded.
Who is Commissioner Reuben Izeze?
Izeze represents the Ughelli South constituency in the Delta State House of Assembly and was appointed to his ministerial role by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori.
The exact circumstances of the alleged confrontation between Izeze and Mudi at the PTI in Effurun are expected to be fully examined by the security agencies handling the case.
Source: Legit.ng