Ebonyi govt lifts suspension on Ambertone as Ishiagu Community buries slain youths

By Chiamaka Ekwuwe
The Ebonyi State Government has lifted the temporary suspension on mining operations at the Ambertone Logistics Limited facility, operated by Zotmann Mining Limited, in Ihetutu community, Ishiagu, Ivo Local Government Area, following consultations with relevant stakeholders and the burial of two youths who died in a shooting incident in the area.
The resumption of operations on Wednesday followed days of engagements involving the state government, representatives of the mining company, bereaved families and community stakeholders aimed at restoring peace and normalcy.
The development comes after the deaths of Chibuike Elema, 18, and Obinna Gideon Akandu, 20, in a ...