Ifeanyi Okowa,
governor of Delta, says military personnel accompanied suspected bandits who
wreaked havoc on some communities in the state last week.
Gunmen had attacked
Avwon, Agadama, Ohoror and other communities in Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North
local government areas of the state on Thursday.
The attacks led to
the deaths of at least eight persons while several others sustained injuries.
Okowa, who described
the attacks as mindless, called on security agencies to bring the perpetrators
to book.
“The unwarranted
attacks and killing of innocent locals in Avwon, Agadama and Ohoror communities
of Uwheru Kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area and the wickedness of
suspected herdsmen alleged to be aided and abetted by unidentified military
personnel are mindless,” Okowa said.
“I, however, appeal
to the affected communities to remain calm and peaceful. I commiserate with the
communities and families on the unfortunate loss of their loved ones.
“I have directed the
Commissioner of Police and the Brigade Commander, 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army, to
rise to the occasion and bring the culprits to justice.
“As a state, our
people have been very receptive to herdsmen and other visitors, but our
hospitality and welcoming disposition should not be taken as an act of
cowardice.
“The state
government will continue to encourage peaceful and harmonious relations between
Deltans and their visitors but will not watch outsiders attack and kill our
people any longer.”
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