Tension In Edo As Youths Protest Killings, Kidnappings Under Okpebholo’s.
Residents of Agenebode, the headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, trooped out on Monday to protest against what they described as daily killings and kidnappings allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen in their communities.
Naija News understands that the protest grounded commercial activities in the communities as the youths asked Governor Monday Okpebholo to act swiftly.
on the state leader and federal lawmakers to urgently intervene to halt what they termed an “ongoing ethnic cleansing.”
Shops, stalls, and businesses were shut down as residents joined the youth in a show of solidarity.
Some of the placards targeted top political figures from the area, including Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Minister Abubakar Momoh, and Hon. Sunday Dekere Anamero, accusing them of turning a blind eye while their people suffer.
“Oshiomhole, you’re busy in Port Harcourt with NDDC while your people are dying in Etsako East!” one placard read.
Naija News learnt that the protest, which began in the early hours of Monday, saw peaceful processions through Agenebode Market Road, Bode Ivioghe Road, and the Local Government Secretariat. Protesters sang, chanted, and demanded immediate government intervention to restore security.
In an unusual turn, local government workers were forced to vacate their offices at the Secretariat and join the demonstration, citing fears of being the next victims.
“We can no longer go to work with peace of mind. The fear of being kidnapped is real,” one council staff member told reporters.
Residents of Agenebode, the headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, trooped out on Monday to protest against what they described as daily killings and kidnappings allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen in their communities.
Naija News understands that the protest grounded commercial activities in the communities as the youths asked Governor Monday Okpebholo to act swiftly.
on the state leader and federal lawmakers to urgently intervene to halt what they termed an “ongoing ethnic cleansing.”
Shops, stalls, and businesses were shut down as residents joined the youth in a show of solidarity.
Some of the placards targeted top political figures from the area, including Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Minister Abubakar Momoh, and Hon. Sunday Dekere Anamero, accusing them of turning a blind eye while their people suffer.
“Oshiomhole, you’re busy in Port Harcourt with NDDC while your people are dying in Etsako East!” one placard read.
Naija News learnt that the protest, which began in the early hours of Monday, saw peaceful processions through Agenebode Market Road, Bode Ivioghe Road, and the Local Government Secretariat. Protesters sang, chanted, and demanded immediate government intervention to restore security.
In an unusual turn, local government workers were forced to vacate their offices at the Secretariat and join the demonstration, citing fears of being the next victims.
“We can no longer go to work with peace of mind. The fear of being kidnapped is real,” one council staff member told reporters.
Tension In Edo As Youths Protest Killings, Kidnappings Under Okpebholo’s.
Residents of Agenebode, the headquarters of Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State, trooped out on Monday to protest against what they described as daily killings and kidnappings allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen in their communities.
Naija News understands that the protest grounded commercial activities in the communities as the youths asked Governor Monday Okpebholo to act swiftly.
on the state leader and federal lawmakers to urgently intervene to halt what they termed an “ongoing ethnic cleansing.”
Shops, stalls, and businesses were shut down as residents joined the youth in a show of solidarity.
Some of the placards targeted top political figures from the area, including Senator Adams Oshiomhole, Minister Abubakar Momoh, and Hon. Sunday Dekere Anamero, accusing them of turning a blind eye while their people suffer.
“Oshiomhole, you’re busy in Port Harcourt with NDDC while your people are dying in Etsako East!” one placard read.
Naija News learnt that the protest, which began in the early hours of Monday, saw peaceful processions through Agenebode Market Road, Bode Ivioghe Road, and the Local Government Secretariat. Protesters sang, chanted, and demanded immediate government intervention to restore security.
In an unusual turn, local government workers were forced to vacate their offices at the Secretariat and join the demonstration, citing fears of being the next victims.
“We can no longer go to work with peace of mind. The fear of being kidnapped is real,” one council staff member told reporters.
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