Akoko-Edo Dev't Association Condemns Attacks on Police and Other Security Agencies

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Akoko-Edo Development Association (aka Akoko-Edo Forum) has condemned the recent spate of attacks on security personnel deployed to Akoko-Edo Local Government Area, particularly the police.

Some youths of the communities were said to have unleashed attacks on securitymen in Ojirami, and irate Ojah community youths also took on a combined team of policemen and soldiers dispatched to their communities to maintain peace a few weeks ago following internal disagreements in the community. Sadly, a police officer was said to have lost his life in one of such attacks in Ojah.

As the authorities were still investigating this ugly situation, only a few days ago, Ikpeshi youths were also said to have burnt a police patrol vehicle and lynched two police officers whose vehicle was involved in an accident that claimed the lives of a child and an Okada rider.

A press release by Barr. (Mrs.) Mary Opii, Secretary of the association, stated that, “We strongly condemn these attacks and any form of attack on the police or any of our security personnel, because these are strange developments in Akoko-Edo.

“While we commiserate with the families of the deceased, we urge the government to take decisive and stern action against the perpetrators of these acts of lawlessness.

“The culprits, whoever they are, should be fished out and brought to justice because Akoko-Edo has no place for lawlessness.”

The statement said, “We appreciate the police and other security personnel in Akoko-Edo, who do their best to protect lives and properties in a challenging environment. We, as citizens, owe them respect, courtesy, and cooperation in discharging their onerous duty. We call on our traditional rulers, community and religious leaders and other stakeholders to call their subjects to order. We believe these ugly incidents will not repeat itself in Akoko-Edo anymore.”