Just-ln: Delta Taskforce bans beer parlors in Govt premises

Just-ln: Delta Taskforce bans beer parlors in Govt premises 

Delta State Taskforce on environment has banned all beer parlors operating in government complexes across the state.

The order became necessary following the recent murder of an admin staff by security man at Old Government Secretariat, Asaba.

The unfortunate incident happened last week Friday 14th August, 2020 during an argument between the deceased and a security man at a beer parlor situated in the premises of Old Secretariat, Asaba.

According to eye witness name (withheld), said the deceased was stabbed to death with beer bottle during an argument. It was reported that both of them where drinking at the bar when suddenly an argument occurred that led to the stabbing of the admin staff by the security man.

Meanwhile, the Delta State Taskforce on environment has sealed up the bar and other business centres operating in the government complex.

However, the Delta State Governor, His Excellency, Sen. Dr. Ifeanyi Okowa through the Chairman Delta State Taskforce on Environment, Hon. Sylvester Oromoni has ordered the immediate ban and closure of all beer parlors operating in government complexes across the state, warning that anyone found wanton would be severely dealt with according to the law, the statement added.