Delta CP calls for peace in Idumuje-Ugboko

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State Command, CP Zanna M. Ibrahim has called for peace in Idumuje-Ugboko.

Fresh Angle International can report that the CP’s call on Friday May 26 came against the backdrop of ongoing crisis in the hitherto quiet village over issue that can be easily resolved.

The CP called on the belligerents to sheathe their swords and give room for peaceful and meaningful dialogue to take place towards the enthronement of peace and safety in the village.

The CP, who noted that security agencies have so far exercised utmost restraint in the handling of the crisis because of the need to avoid any untoward repercussions, ordered that thugs and cultists mobilized to foment trouble in the community should immediately be kept off the streets, and innocent citizens be allowed right of way and access to their lawful endeavours.

While appealing for a cessation forthwith of rumor-mongering, hostilities and harassments of any kind, the Police boss enjoined stakeholders to honor the invitation for a peace meeting, extended to them by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge Zone ‘5’ Benin scheduled to hold at the AIG’s office in Benin, on Thursday, 1^st June, 2017, at 10am with a view to finding an acceptable and lasting solution to the crisis.

He urged the people to heed wise counsel as security agencies may be compelled to use force as a last resort if the crisis situation persists.

Meanwhile, CP Zanna Ibrahim has warned that Delta State Police Command will not allow any outlawed group or organization to carry out any form of protest in Delta State.

The CP gave the warning, Friday May 26, in response to information on a plan by members of the outlawed indigenous people of Biafra (IPOB)/Movement for the Actualization of Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) to embark on protest on Tuesday May 30.

The CP, who advised proponents and organizers of the protest to have a change of heart, urged parents and guardians to restrain their children and wards from joining any unlawful group to protest as security agents have been fully mobilized to deal severely with groups or individuals who engage themselves in any unlawful assembly or protests. 

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