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Delta State Suspends Commissioner for Works Amid Assault Controversy
Delta State has suspended the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Izeze Rume Reuben, following allegations of assault involving a government official.
The Delta State Government has suspended Hon. Izeze Rume Reuben, the Commissioner for Works (Highway and Urban Roads), amid allegations of his involvement in the assault of Mr. Simon Mudi, a Senior Special Assistant on Protocol. The decision was announced in a statement signed by the Secretary to the State Government, Kingsley Emu, in Asaba.
Along with the suspension, Reuben has been remanded by the court in relation to these allegations. The situation concerning the alleged assault has prompted significant public and governmental scrutiny, reflecting the increasing concerns around the conduct of officials in the state.
The suspension is indefinite, and the matter continues to develop as it proceeds through the judicial system. Media reports detail the controversy, highlighting the implications for the involved parties and the state's governance.