There was chaos at the Delta State Civil Service Secretariat in Asaba recently as workers staged a protest over the alleged beating and death of a Director by the Commissioner for Basic Education, Mr. Kingsley Ashibogwu, and his aides.
The incident threw the Secretariat into tension, with workers withdrawing their services in protest.
Addressing the press, the Chairman of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Delta State Chapter, Comrade Goodluck Ofobruku, condemned the act. He said the matter would be thoroughly investigated and those responsible would be prosecuted according to the law.
Comrade Ofobruku further stated that an emergency meeting of all affiliate unions would be convened and that work remains suspended pending further directives.
Reacting to the situation, the Commissioner for Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, assured that no stone would be left unturned. He said the Governor of the State, Rt. Hon. Elder Sheriff Francis Oborevwori, would ensure that justice is served.
The Area Commander, Asaba, ACP Alex Udeze, who was at the scene, stated that the police were invited over the unrest and responded promptly to ensure law and order was maintained.
