The House of Representatives member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu Federal Constituency, Rev Francis Ejiroghene Waive, has pleaded with bereaved communities to remain calm.
He, however, condemned the alleged repeated attacks by suspected herdsmen on communities in Uwheru Kingdom of Ughelli North Council Area of Delta State.
In a statement made available to Tribune Online on Sunday, Waive disclosed that efforts were on to halt all forms of perennial killing in the communities.
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“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 to 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,” he promised.
It will be recalled that about 10 farmers were killed by suspected armed herdsmen between last Thursday and Saturday at Avwon, Agadama, Ohoror and other communities of Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area
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