Rivers: Ex-Rep Decries High Rate Of Killings In Ogoniland 

A former member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Emmanuel Deeyah, has decried the high rate of killings and general insecurity in communities in Ogoniland, Rivers State

The former federal lawmaker called for further action against those responsible for the current insecurity in Ogoniland of the state.

Deeyah spoke when he visited the chairman of Khana local government area of Rivers State, Dr Thomas Bariere at Bori, over the recent killing of a former chief security officer (CSO) of the LGA, Mr Letam Kiine and other reported killings in Ogoniland.

Kiine was killed when unidentified gunmen swooped along the Kenule Saro-Wiwa Polytechnic Road in Bori, the traditional headquarters of Ogoni people.

Speaking to the council chairman, councillors and workers in the LGA, the former lawmaker condoled them over the loss, expressing confidence on the ability of Bariere to cement security in the area.

Deeyah, who is also chairman of Ogoni Trust Fund (OTF) threw his weight behind the council boss, commended the efforts he was putting to ensure security in the LGA, pointing out that there was period people could not access some communities of the area.

He expressed confidence in the ability of the council boss to nip the recent developments in the bud, advising that sponsors of criminality in the area should be brought to face the full wrath of the law.

The OTF chairman “All these things are distractions. Whoever is causing insecurity in the LGA is wasting his or her time. We will support you. Put your feet down and don’t be scared of anybody. We will surely chase those causing insecurity out. Day and night do not live together.”

Deeyah noted that the LGA chairman has done enough to bring peace in the area, urging those causing insecurity in the area to steer clear.

He said: “Well, this…