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Stephen Ukandu, Umuahia. The former Chairman, Council of Traditional Rulers, Umuahia North Local Government Area, and the traditional ruler of Oriendu Autonomous Community, HRM Eze Philip Ajomiwe, has decried the devastating effects of methamphetamine popularly known as ‘mkpurumiri’ in Igbo, and other hard drugs among youths. He told Ikengaonline that the vigilante groups in Ohuhu land have been placed on red alert over “mkpurumiri”, which is a new but worrisome development. The monarch said he would convene a palace meeting to sensitise his cabinet members on the dangers posed by the consumption of mkpurumiri so that a united action could…