JUST IN: Niger Delta Residents Tell Killers Of Soldiers In Delta To Surrender
Niger Delta residents under the aegis of the Niger-Delta Women Professionals have issued a statement telling those involved in the killing of soldiers from the 181 Amphibious Division in Okuama community, Delta State, to surrender to military authorities promptly to restore peace to the troubled communities.
In a statement released in Abuja on Friday, the President and General Secretary of the group, Mrs. Augusta Wariboko and Dr. Agnes Tari, emphasized the urgency of cooperation from Okuama residents in providing necessary information to apprehend the perpetrators.
Expressing solidarity with the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the group condemned the heinous act, stressing that such brutality was unacceptable and could disrupt peace in the region.
They commended the military’s efforts in promoting peace, particularly through non-violent means, and affirmed their support for ongoing endeavors to apprehend the militant group’s leader and members responsible for the crime.
“We support the investigation ordered by the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Chris Musa, to get to the root of the problem. It is important the culprits surrender to the military authorities immediately. We urge residents of Okuama and environs to pass on useful information to the security agencies.”
“We, women in the Niger-Delta are vehemently against the atrocious conduct of the militant group. What has happened doesn’t represent the people of the Niger-Delta. We are totally in support of what Gen. Musa and his troops are doing, especially in tackling oil theft,” the statement concluded.
