By Ovie Okpare
The House of Representatives member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Rev Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has condemned the alleged repeated attacks by suspected herdsmen on some communities in Uwheru Kingdom of Ughelli North Council area of Delta State.
Waive, who called for calm, said he had already reached out to security agencies in the state to ensure that the situation was brought under control.
A statement personally signed by the lawmaker on Saturday lamented the continued attacks by herdsmen on Avwon, Agadama, Ohoror and other communities of Uwheru Kingdom.
NIGER DELTA TODAY Online had earlier reported that suspected led by gunmen in military uniform attacked the communities killing at least ten person between Thursday and Friday.
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Waive said, “Permit me to condemn in the strongest possible terms the renewed herdsmen attacks on Avwon, Agadama, Ohoror and other communities of Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of my constituency.
“When reports of the onslaught reached me from Community Leaders and party faithful, I immediately got in touch with Heads of Security Agencies including the Commander 222 Battalion of the Nigerian Army especially with allegations of involvement of the military on the side of the herdsmen.
“It is sad that valuable lives and property, including farms, had been lost. I call on our people to remain calm while we continue dialogue with the authorities to ensure lasting peace, as we will ensure no more lives are lost and this perennial menace is brought to an end.”
