A political pressure group, Ewu Axis Political Union (EAPU), has raised an alarm that Okuama community in Ughelli South local government area of the state was about to be invaded by hoodlums.
This may not be unconnected to the recent killing of four members of the community: Igho Meshach, Okiemute David, Power Awusa and the driver of the speedboat whose identity is yet unknown whose corpses were still being held.
EAPU therefore called on the Delta State governor, Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, to come to their rescue.
If not for the plea and timely intervention of community leaders and elders, the situation would have gone out of hands as Okuama youths were agitated over the killing of their kinsmen.
An open letter dated January 31, 2024, addressed to the governor through the office of the Chief of Staff, asked the governor to act fast as Okoloba community in Bomadi local government area, has allegedly concluded plans for a more deadly mission.
This is coming after a visitor was beaten to a pulp few days ago, Okuama women returning from Okwagbe market were beaten and there were subsequent threats to cause mayhem in the community.
The letter signed by the chairman, Chief Vincent Oduaran; secretary, Minister Omoteregha and the national leader, Olorogun David Adasen, asked the governor to come to their aid, as they now sleep with their eyes open.
Meanwhile, a committee chaired by Mr Agagu and a member, Mrs Mercy Ogbobo, has sent relief materials to those particularly women and children displaced from Okwama community by the incessant attacks.
The relief materials were received by the vice chairman of Okuama community, Mr David Akata.
They called on the governor and security agencies to act quickly to prevent the breakdown of law and order.
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