Delta Govt Warns Protesters

Delta State government has warned protesters, saying it would not take for granted any matter that could affect the security of life and property in the state.

It maintained that it would look into land matters comprehensively once the commission of enquiry’s report was presented.

The secretary to the state government (SSG), Dr Kingsley Emu, gave the warning while addressing protesters from the Ubulu-Okiti community in Aniocha South local government area in Asaba who carried placards with various inscriptions over the activities of land grabbers in their communities.

“We have listened to your complaints and the governor, in his wisdom, through the State Security Council, has actually set up a commission of enquiry to look into most of these allegations that have been brewing.

“Luckily, they are almost concluding their assignment, and, in January by the special grace of God, they would have been through and the government will do the normal thing of going through the recommendations.

“This legitimacy claims will be sorted out by the panel of inquiry headed by a serving judge of the state. The committee is also made up of very reputable and responsible people who do not have any personal interest and will never have. They are not people that can be bought over. So, I appeal to you to remain patient for another maximum two months and everything shall be over.

“We note very strongly the use of the Police from Zone 5 to torment and harass you, as you have alleged; the governor and the state will look into that. Please, don’t take the law into your hands because, if you do, you won’t be helping us and yourselves; very soon, this matter shall be resolved, by the grace of God.

“After the Commission submits its result, the government will look at it and take a stern position on this matter because any matter that can affect the security of this state cannot be taken for granted.

Earlier, the leader of the protesters and Youth President of Ubulu-Okiti community, Ifechukwude Nwabuebo, alleged that; some people came to Ubulu-Okiti, Ubulu-Uku and Aniagbala around 1am in the midnight, broke into our houses, beat up our wives and carried away our fathers to Zone 5 for the past seven days.