In a statement signed by Austin Ozobo, National President of Ijaw People Development Initiative, IPDI, Delta State, on Wednesday, the group express fears that the Federal Government is not committed to the proposed dialogue with militants.
“It has refused to keep to
its promise of ceasefire, they seem to talk from both sides of the
mouth, and we are disappointed. The government is only looking for an
avenue to identify the true face of militants to deal with them if
negotiation fails,”.
“Imagine just a day after the ceasefire, last week, they invaded Ogulagha and Oporoza communities. In Ogulagha community, they arrested about four persons, though they have released them.”
“In Oporoza , Tompolo's house was ransacked, and money and traditional sacred items were stolen"
"There all manner of
harassment and intimidation of innocent villagers, with what is playing
out, the government has breached its ceasefire promise.
“We no longer have confidence
on the government commitment to its peace talk. Another thing we found
out is that the government wants to induce some of the militants to
fight others" the statement concluded.
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