There is tension in Delta State, as dangerous sea pirates have raided and shut down the
creeks of Egragbene through the Ramos River in Burutu and Bomadi Local
Government Areas.
The sea
pirates who have no bases came into the communities with guns, shot sporadically,
robbed the people, kidnapped others, and also raped women and girls.
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This has brought
pressure on the workers of oil multinational companies who can no longer go to
work, commercial, farming and fishing activities have also been brought to a
halt.
The situation is now
worse as there are no security personnel on grounds to confront, chased and
arrest the sea pirates.
The communities that
are affected include: Egragbene, Ikogbene, Orugbene, Abediama, Ekumugbene,
Ebieregbene, Kalafiogbene and Agoro-Delta Communities.
Others include
Ogriagbene, Enekorogha, Ndoro and other communities within the Ramos River.
The
Concerned Citizens of the Communities confirmed the report saying: “The Joint
Task Force, JTF, Army, Navy, Air force, Police and Civil Defence are nowhere to
be found here.
“The Sea
pirates raid us every day and night, kill our people, rape our women and even
rob us. As it is, we cannot access the waterways; we cannot travel and or even
do business.
“The Delta State
Government is even worse because they’re not doing anything to help us after
several appeals to them to help us.”
The
Concerned Citizens who spoke with newsmen in a chat in Patani Community, Delta
State.
When
contacted, the Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Adeyinka Adeleke in a
telephone chat with our correspondent said he needs to have holistic views of
the area if the situation is getting worse so as find a way to curb the menace
of the sea pirates.
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