The formal inauguration of a new executive of an apex local security outfit, known as “Agbor Gha Ihun” in Agbor, headquarters of Ika South local government area of Delta state on Sunday turned bloody following the alleged invasion by a rival vigilante group at the venue which left several persons wounded and vehicles destroyed.
Our correspondent reliably gathered that trouble stated at Ime-Obi venue of the inauguration when aggrieved members of the local vigilante who are opposed to the emergence of one Monday Kiyem (Maduma) as Chairman invaded the venue with suspected dangerous weapons as people scampered for their lives, leaving vehicles including a patrol Sienna vehicle belonging to the Anti-Cult Volunteer Group, Ika Unit among others destroyed.
It was gathered that the aggrieved members of the group were demanding that Mr. Kiyem leaves office alongside his predecessor while a new chairman be elected as the incumbent chairman’s office has been politically hijacked.
After several hours of the fracas, the situation was brought under control following the quick response of the army and police while indigenes commended Mr. Kiyem for the maturity displayed by not fighting back during the attack.
Meanwhile, speaking, Mr. Kiyem, appealed to all guests who turned up for the event before it was interrupted not to be angry as the situation has been put under control.
The Special Assistant to the governor of the state on Youth Mobilization, Dele Akpatashi, called for calm, maintaining that the Okowa’s government abhors violence and anyone seen engaging or promoting violence will be made to face the wrath of the law, stating that there are courts of law for any aggrieved person to seek justice.
While condemning the attack, Mr. Akpatashi, advised Mr. Kiyem to direct his boys not to engage themselves in any form of reprisal attack until the crisis is properly handled.
Our correspondent reports that former chairman of Ika South local government, Mr. Hilary Fada Ibude, the current vice chairman of the local government, Mrs. Patience Agborma and Mr. Ralph Azeh were among those who helped to calm down the situation.
