Some traditional leaders in Torit state are calling on state government to offer protection to local chiefs at grassroots.
Matthew Oboto the paramount Chief Torit County says lack of protection in the villages has made court proceedings more challenging. Emmanuel Radio reports.
Oboto says there is a need to carry legal awareness to the local communities about the court procedure.
Chief Oboto blames state government for ignoring the roles of traditional leaders in grassroots.
Leone Oriho Obiala the paramount Chief Lopit East County, appeals to prison services to stop releasing convicted criminals for no reason.
Oriho suggests that there is a need to deploy trained police officers in local villages to crack down on law violators.
Chief Oriho urges his fellow chiefs to cooperate and work together.