Press Statement
20th June, 2020
By Keneware Emmanuel
We want to strongly condemn the military lawlessness in Okomu communities in Ovia south LGA in Edo state which have led to shooting of three (3) Ijaw law-abiding citizens in the community.
It is appalling that the military who ought to have protect lives and property are now turning lawless, posing a great threat to the peaceful co-existence of Ijaw nation.
It is our demand that the military who shot the 3 Ijaw law-abiding youths in Okomu be investigated, arrested and prosecuted in immediate effect.
The Ijaw race in Edo state is now vulnerable. They live at the mercy of God. No life is safe, Military brutality is now the order of the day. Military lawlessness is now legalized. Life of the Ijaws in Edo state is cheap and brute. The military kills at every slightest provocation.
It was recent that some Ijaw Okomu villages were burnt down by the same lawless Nigerian military, as if that was not enough, they went and shot three Ijaw youths from the same community.
It is disgusting and sad. We have suffered too long for this continues military intimidations, killings and burning of Ijaw communities.
It is our demand that the chief of army staff should launch an all-round investigation into the shooting of 3 Ijaw law-abiding citizens in Okomu communities with a view of arresting and prosecuting the erring military officers without a further delay.
Signed
Comr.Ozobo Austin
National president of the Ijaw People's Development Initiative IPDI.
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