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Boro’s kinsmen flee homes over fear of military attack

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8 years ago

August 1, 2016

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The people of Kaiama in Kolokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa state, have deserted their homes over fear of military attack.

Kaiama, home of Ijaw hero, late Major Adaka Boro, ran away from their community over fears that the military may attack them, because of Adaka Boro Avengers (ABA), a militant group threatening to declare a Republic of Niger Delta on Monday (today).

But spokesperson of the Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Eric Omare, has called on the community to disregard the threat, even as he cautioned the ABA and other militant groups, to stop exposing Ijaw and Niger Delta region to unnecessary tension.

“We call on residents of Kaiama town to be calm and go about their normal activities. There is no plan by the Ijaw people to declare a republic and the threat by Adaka Boro Avengers should be disregarded.

“We wish to warn groups and individuals not to further expose Ijaw and Niger Delta communities to unnecessary tension and danger. They should not abuse modern means of information technology to the detriment of our communities by issuing unnecessary threats and ultimatums.

“We call on security agencies to stop forthwith the unnecessary threats and attacks on Ijaw and other Niger Delta communities because of threats by faceless groups. They should check issues of security with the leadership of Ijaw nation instead of threatening or attacking innocent communities and people,” Omare said.

By Ebere Ndukwu …

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