No More Nonsense: The Army Has Taken Over At Ugborodo

There is no more room for nonsense in Ugborodo as the Nigerian Army has taken over there, deploying its men effectively.

Ugborodo, also known as Excravos is an oil-rich area in Warri south West local government area, Delta state, and has been under crisis for some time now.

A statement signed by the acting Assistant Director of Army Public relations, Captain  Iliyasu Bawa-Rijau has warned warring parties to toe the path of peace.

“The attention of Headquarters 63 Brigade, Nigerian Army/Sector 1, Joint Task Force,  South South,  Operation DELTA SAFE (OPDS) has been drawn to the allegations and counter allegations in the ongoing crisis at Ugborodo/Ogidigben Community, with a sinister motive to prolong the crisis.

“To this end, the Brigade wishes to warn all the parties involved to desist, as further breakdown of law and order would not be tolerated.

“Accordingly, troops have been deployed and the situation has been brought under control effectively “, the army said.

“It is also important to restate that the deployment of troops will remain in place for the sustenance of peace and stability in the area.

“The good people of Delta State are to note that the troops deployed will carry out their constitutional responsibilities in the most professional manner in line with the extant rules of engagement and respect for the fundamental human rights of the citizenry.

Calling on residents to remain calm the Commander 63 Brigade/Sector 1 Joint Task Force South South Operation DELTA SAFE, Brigadier General MA Shonibare urged them to continue to provide useful intelligence on the activities of trouble makers.

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“The Brigade wishes to reiterate its commitment to protecting the lives and property of the citizenry, reassuring that adequate measures have been put in place to prevent further escalation of the crisis. The end-state is to ensure peaceful resolution of the crisis between the parties involved. Thus,  parties involved are warned to desist from any subtle attempts at dragging troops into needless communal  controversies. “

Reacting to the development in the community, Chairman of the Ugborodo community Trust, Mr Joseph Tenuma Olori, said:

“This is a welcome development. I will advise that they should also extend their Area of influence to cover Ode-Ugborodo, Ajudaibo and Madangho;so that all the people who were exiled from these Communities could be re-admitted.

“No One should be barred from their Ancestry, especially on Trump up charges.

“I hope and think that this would be a turning point with focus on Peace and meaningful development rather than the quest for Economic and Political hegemony “, Tenuma said in a  statement made available to newsmen in Warri.