IYC calls for investigation of alleged planned invasion of Ijaw communities in Edo

The Ijaw Youths Council (IYC) has called for an investigation into the plan invasion of some riverine communities in Edo by some persons from Delta state.

Omaghomi OluDerimon, Secretary, Western Zone of the Council, made the call in a press conference in Benin on Sunday.

He alleged that one Ezikiel Daniel who claimed to be a senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Gov Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta State and One Godstime Ogidigba was responsible for the plan invasion.

OluDerimon noted that the plan invasion was posted on the Facebook wall of Ezikiel who personally mentioned Inikorogha and Gelegele as their prime target.

He stated that the duo has openly boasted that they are untouchable as they have the backing of some powerful persons in the government of Delta and Edo states.

According to him, “We are hereby this notice calling on the Inspector General of Police, Commissioner of Police and other security agencies, the governments of Delta and Edo to passionately look into this matter. We demand a security investigation on it.

“Ezekiel has personally boasted that he has mobilised thugs and youths across the Ijaw nation to carry out this plan invasion of Inikorogha and extend same to Gelegele and Olodioma.

“Ezekiel has been a Facebook bully, insulting the good people of Ijaw communities for no just reason. He also goes about insulting those with political ambition in the area.

He had claimed that I, OluDerimon and some other persons, had on Thursday laid ambush on him and his cohort.

It is funny that that same day and about the same period, we were locked in an IYC meeting on issues bordering on Okomu, among others.

“The Facebook video footage where he threatened to invade these communities showed him and his cohorts shooting guns sporadically. These same people are feeding fats on illegal logging which they take to neighbouring states,” he alleged. (Sunday Independent)