There is palpable tension in Umuezeani community, Ameke Ngwo in the Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, following the arrest of some youths for allegedly protesting against Nigerian Breweries Plc.
The protest was about the alleged non-release of economic empowerment packages to their host community.
The protesters accused the company of creating a crisis in the community and using the chairman of the local government area, Hon. Nze Philip Okoh.
The local council chairman was accused of using his security details to hound the youths protesting against the unfair treatment of their community.
The protesters accused the management of the company of also reneging on all the agreements reached during the administration of former governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi while calling on the present administration led by Dr Peter Mbah to come to their aid.
