The Delta State Advisory and Peace Building Council (DSA&PBC) strongly condemns the killing of Nigerian Army officers and soldiers at Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of the State.
During its meeting on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at Unity Hall, Government House, Asaba, chaired by Professor Sam Oyovbaire, the Council extended condolences to the Nigerian Army authority, the Presidency, the families of the deceased officers and soldiers, and the Government of Delta State for the tragic loss of lives.
The DSA&PBC also praised Governor Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori for his prompt responses to the distressing situation. In a resolution signed by Prof Sam Oyovbaire, the Council reiterated its commitment to peace building and conflict resolution, pledging to work towards restoring peace and stability in Okuama and other affected communities.
“Council empathised very strongly with the people of Okuama and all our other communities in Delta and Balyesa states the unfortunate and horrible experiences of suffering and losses.”
The Council urged relevant authorities to fish out the masterminds of the heinous crime with a view to bringing them to justice.
It said: “The perptrators of the criminally bestial killing of the Army officers and soldiers must be apprehended and be duly prosecuted. There must be no hiding locations for these criminals.
“In the mean time, Council calls upon the relevant authorities especially the Nigerian Army and the Presidency to open up all access to the affected communities for uninhibited and safe flow of movement and return by those who fled their homesteads for fear of further afflictions.
“The siege to the communities should be dismantled so as to also facilitate independent observations, investigations and provision of humanitarian assistance to the needy dwellers for peaceful livelihood.”
…………
Note : To submit Press Releases, Statements, and Advert Inquiries for publication on Waffi blog (website) or Television 📺, please use the following contact details: You can send an email to info@waffitv.com or reach us via Whatsapp at 07068286500
