TENSION!! N/Delta: Fear, Panic As Community Flee, See What Soldiers Are Doing Now In Gbaramatu.
WARRI —FEAR has gripped residents of Ijaw communities in Gbaramatu Kingdom, Warri South-West Local Government Area, Delta
State, as hundreds have relocated following the deployment of soldiers, who shot randomly in the area, weekend. The Ibebenemowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, and chairman of Kokodiagbene community, Mr Sheriff Mulade, said, yesterday, that the people were scared.
According to Gbenekama, who is also acting spokesperson of Gbaramatu Traditional Council, GTC: “Up till 10a.m., today (yesterday), the full detachment of military has not actually invaded our communities, but pockets of military men have been terrorizing our communities, shooting indiscriminately into the communities from the waterfront.
“This has caused panic in Gbaramatu communities. I have just been informed that there is a military detachment leaving Warri for the creeks. What they are going for, we may not know. However, this continuous militarisation of our communities is not the best approach to the present Niger Delta crisis.
“One is surprised at the current government’s intention. If leaders and kings of the Niger Delta have come together to ensure that there is peace and their pleas have been
State, as hundreds have relocated following the deployment of soldiers, who shot randomly in the area, weekend. The Ibebenemowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom, Chief Godspower Gbenekama, and chairman of Kokodiagbene community, Mr Sheriff Mulade, said, yesterday, that the people were scared.
According to Gbenekama, who is also acting spokesperson of Gbaramatu Traditional Council, GTC: “Up till 10a.m., today (yesterday), the full detachment of military has not actually invaded our communities, but pockets of military men have been terrorizing our communities, shooting indiscriminately into the communities from the waterfront.
“This has caused panic in Gbaramatu communities. I have just been informed that there is a military detachment leaving Warri for the creeks. What they are going for, we may not know. However, this continuous militarisation of our communities is not the best approach to the present Niger Delta crisis.
“One is surprised at the current government’s intention. If leaders and kings of the Niger Delta have come together to ensure that there is peace and their pleas have been
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