Ogbe-Ijoh/Aladja Crisis, Govt, CP Broker Signs Peace Accord.

Ogbe-Ijoh/Aladja Crisis, Govt, CP Broker Signs Peace Accord.

Following a recent clash between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities over boundary demacation issues, the Delta State Government in collaboration with the State Commissioner of Police, Ari Muhammed Ali has broker peace between the two communities.

The meeting was held at the Government House Annex in Warri and was anchored by the Special Adviser to the Governor on peace building and conflict resolution, Hon (Chief) Edwin C. O Uzor.

Also in attendance was the Local Government chairman of Warri South West LGA, Hon Taiye Duke Tuoyo and the Vice Chairman of Udu Local Government Council, Hon. Eloho Awinoron Esq.

In press statement by the Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Bright Edafe, stated that during the meeting, both communities expressed their displeasure over the ongoing land demacation crisis that has led to the death of one Frank Amakiri aged 36 years old and one other.

Though none of the communities took responsibility for the incident, they both admitted that peace is critical for both communities to progress and they don’t want to leave the crisis for their children to inherit.

The special adviser to the Governor on peace building and conflict resolution noted that the State Government will compensate those who have lost some part of their properties as a result of the ongoing boundary demacation before commencement of the next phase of the demacation.

The Commissioner of Police noted that any further escalation of the crisis between both communities will not be treated with levity and whoever is found wanting will be duly prosecuted.

The CP assured them that in the end of the ongoing investigation, those behind the incident will have their day in court. Both communities came to a truce and signed a peace Accord.