The Ebonyi State Government announced on Thursday that it has lifted the suspension on Ambertone Logistics Limited’s operations after the community in Ihetutu, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area, buried two youths who were allegedly shot dead by a military officer.
The suspension, which had been imposed following the deaths, was lifted immediately after the burial ceremony, officials said. The two youths were reported to have been killed in an incident that local residents attribute to a member of the armed forces.
Ambertone Logistics Limited runs a mining facility in the area that is operated by Zotmann Mining Limited. The company’s activities were halted pending the resolution of the community’s concerns over the incident.
State authorities indicated that the decision to restore operations reflects the completion of the burial rites and a desire to resume economic activities in the region, which relies heavily on mining and related services.
Ebonyi State, located in southeastern Nigeria, is known for its mineral resources, particularly lead, zinc and limestone. The mining sector is a significant source of employment and revenue for the state, making the resumption of Ambertone’s logistics services an important step for local livelihoods.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
