National Telescope national telescope newspaper
By Chuks Peter, DELTA
Gunmen suspended to be kidnappers have seized control of Delta State, causing fear and devastation among residents and travelers along the east-west road area of the state.
It was gathered that the situation has escalated to the point where farmers are unable to tend to their lands due to the constant threat posed by the armed herders who kidnapped farmers, residents on a regular basis requesting for ransom after rapping the female victims in the state
The herders have encroached upon farmlands in various communities such as Ekwuoma, Okpe, Oyoko, Agbaro, Ughelli, and Obiayima, leading to clashes and violence.
The Abavo community in Ika South local government area has been particularly affected, with reports of attacks on farmers by suspected herders.
In response to the escalating insecurity, a social club of professionals from Abavo has raised concerns about the safety of residents living near the Warri-Itakpe railway line and the road connecting Owa Kingdom to Abavo.
The recent incidents, such as the killing of a young man between Agbarho and Ughelli along the east-west road, have heightened tensions in the region and Delta State in general.
Despite calls for action by the traditional rulers and community leaders, the situation continues to deteriorate, with reports of increasing kidnappings and killings.
The lack of effective intervention from authorities has left residents feeling vulnerable and helpless in the face of the ongoing threats posed by the armed groups.
Farmers are now living in fear, hence they are unable to cultivate their lands or carry out their daily activities due to the constant presence of armed herders in the state.
The community’s efforts to address the situation have been hampered by the sophisticated weapons wielded by the attackers, leaving them feeling defenseless and isolated.
As the crisis deepens, residents are appealing to the federal, state government and law enforcement agencies for urgent assistance to restore peace and security in the region, Delta State. Without intervention, the community fears that the situation will only worsen, leading to further loss of lives and livelihoods.
