Delta state police command invites herdsmen for meeting
- Following a bloody road block attack on Delta state residents by men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen, Delta state police has invited herdsmen for a chat
- The police PPRO said the meeting with the herdsmen will help to find a lasting solution to the crises between herdsmen and people of Delta
- The meeting is scheduled to hold on Sunday, Febraury 12
The Delta state police command on Friday, February 10, announced that it has invited herdsmen for a meeting on Sunday, February 12.
Delta state police public relation officer, DSP Andrew Animaka who made this announcement said the meeting was part of the pro-active measures by the command to maintain peace and security in the state.
According to Daily Post, Animaka said the meeting was a way to find lasting solution to the disturbing violent clash between herdsmen and the residents of Delta state.
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On Thursday, February 9, suspected Herdsmen took over the Ohorhor-Bomadi Road in Delta State and unleashed mayhem on passengers by dispossessing them of their goods.
There were reports that the herdsmen blocked the road for almost an hour and terrorised travellers.
Mr. Power Oba who is the acting chairman of the community said he was also contacted about the issue.
He said: “I was not around when they stormed the road. But I was informed on phone that they barricaded the road about 3p.m., and disposed passengers of valuables.”
Confirming the incident, the pressmen that: “If it is around Ohorhor road like you said, then yes.
“We got a report that hoodlums barricaded the road and attempted to dispossess passengers of their belongings and harass innocent passersby.
“But we got the information early and swiftly deployed our men to the scene.
“They responded to action immediately.
“So to get our heads off these herdsmen, we have decided to call for a meeting with them.
“We are inviting them for a meeting on Sunday at the Officers’ Mess in Ogbe.”
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Recall that less than a week ago, on Monday, February 6, several policemen were reportedly missing, while others were injured after a face-off between Delta state police and suspected Fulani herdsmen allegedly dressed in police uniform.
Meanwhile, the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has said that time has come for farmers and herdsmen to heal work towards peaceful co-existence in Nigeria.
MACBAN said the long crisis between herdsmen and farmer in various states across Nigeria must come to an end.
In a statement signed by its national secretary Othman Ngelzarma, MACBAN said: “The time for the healing of the wounds occasioned by this human tragedy is now, and MACBAN shall continue to be part of any efforts at genuine reconciliation.”
Source: Legit.ng
