Waive condemns herdsmen onslaught on Uwheru communities, calls for calm

…says he is in touch with relevant authorities

By Atevure Princess,

Member representing Ughelli North, Ughelli South and Udu federal constituency in the House of Representative, Rev Francis Ejiroghene Waive has condemned the recent herdsmen attacks on Avwon, Agadama, Ohoror and other communities of Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area, Delta State.

Waive, while condemning the attacks which has allegedly left about 8 people dead and a host of others missing in the strongest term, assured the Uwheru people that he is in touch with relevant authorities to forestall future attack.    

The lawmaker in a signed statement said that it was sad that valuable lives and property, including farms, had been lost to the renewed herders attack, called on the people of the area to remain calm as efforts are being made stem the incessant attacks on farmers in the area.

According to him, “permit me to condemn in the strongest possible terms the renewed herdsmen attacks on Avwon, Agadama, Ohoror and other communities of Uwheru Kingdom, Ughelli North Local Government Area of my constituency.

“When reports of the onslaught reached me from Community Leaders and party faithfuls, I immediately got in touch with Heads of Security Agencies including the Commander 222 Battalion of the Nigerian Army especially with allegations of involvement of the military on the side of the herdsmen.

“It is sad that valuable lives and property, including farms, had been lost. I call on our people to remain calm while we continue dialogue with the authorities to ensure lasting peace, as we will ensure no more lives are lost and this perennial menace is brought to an end,” he added.