Residents of Odenigbo area of of Nsukka in Enugu State have appealed to Nsukka Local Government Area to assist them by preventing the influx of lunatics to the area.
The residents, under the aegis of Odenigbo General Assembly (OGA), made the appeal during a courtesy on Mr Ejike Asadu, the Transition Committee Chairman of the local government.
President of OGA, Mr Charles Anekwe, told the transition chairman that mad men and women had been trooping to the town in recent time.
Anekwe told him that one of the lunatics recently stoned a resident of the area to death and added that the situation had become dangerous for the people.
He said that if urgent steps were not taken, such an ugly incident could recur.
“On a daily basis, you see new mad men and women in this area; we wonder if Odenigbo has become a dumping ground for lunatics.
“We call on Nsukka Local Government to come to our rescue by checking the influx and activities of lunatics in this area.
“We will not be happy if another resident is killed or injured by lunatics,’’ the OGA president said.
Pledging the cooperation of residents with the new council boss, he requested that a new transformer be provided in the area.
Anekwe said that the epileptic power supply experienced in the area was as a result of over-loading of the dilapidated transformer serving the area.
“The electric transformer in Odenigbo is old and always tripping as a result of overloading.
“We will appreciate it if the council donates a higher voltage transformer to us so as to improve power supply in the area.
“OGA promises your administration maximum support and cooperation,” he added.
Responding, Asadu who thanked them for the visit, pledged that his administration would do its best to move the council forward.
“My administration will operate an open door policy and will welcome constructive advice in order to move the council forward,” he said.
The chairman said his administration would do everything within its capability to evacuate the lunatics from Odenigbo.
“I will direct the appropriate department in the council to ensure that violent lunatics are evacuated from the area,’’ Asadu said.
The transition committee chairman assured OGA that the council would provide another transformer in the area as soon as its finances improved.
“You know my time is limited as I will hand over to the winner of the November 4 council election in this local government area.
“However, if the council’s funds improve before I leave, nothing will prevent me from giving you the transformer you requested for,’’ he said.