By Blessing Johnson
Delta State Traditional Rulers Council has disclosed plans to sanction self-imposed traditional rulers in the state.
They also suggested to the Delta State Government and security agencies to fashion out penalties for the infraction to check the menace for security reasons.
The Traditional Rulers fear that the actions of these self-imposed kings have continued to constitute a great threat to the peace and security of the communities in Delta State.
Their reaction was contained in a five-point communiqué issued by the Delta State Traditional Rulers Council at the end of a meeting in Asaba.
The Traditional Rulers condemned the activities of individuals who forcefully declare themselves as kings in their communities without recourse to laid down procedures and due process.
The Chairman of the Council Dr Emmanuel Efeizomor 11 who read the Communique urged Government and security agencies to investigate individuals who had declared themselves king and bring them to book and restore peace and order in such communities.
The Delta Monarchs also deliberated on the issue of rape in the society and called on operators of the justice system to jettison unnecessary technicalities and ensure diligent prosecution of victims to act as a deterrent to others even as they urged Victims and their parents to speak up to enable security agencies investigate and deal decisively with culprits.
Earlier, the Delta State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr Peter Mrakpor had briefed the Council members on efforts of Government to stem the rising cases of Rape and bring culprits to justice.
