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DPOF urges southern governors to address security crisis in the region

The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has raised a red flag over the rising wave of insecurity ravaging Nigeria’s southern region.

The Forum in a statement on Tuesday, expressed deep concern over the alarming rise in kidnappings, killings, and other violent crimes, often attributed to criminal elements disguised as herdsmen or hunters, urging the Southern governors to take decisive action against the worsening security crisis in the region.

In the statement jointly signed by its Chairman, Emmanuel Enebeli, and Secretary-General, Shedrack Onitsha, emphasized that the Nigerian Land Use Act gives governors control over all land within their states, urging them not to fold their arms while citizens are subjected to terror on their ancestral soil. According to the group, safety and security should take precedence over “political interest” or partisan calculations.

Drawing inspiration from the Emir of Muri in Taraba State, Abbas Njidda Tafida, who recently issued a 30-day ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen to vacate the region, the DOPF questioned why Southern leaders have not taken similarly bold measures.

The Emir’s stance, captured in a viral video, has sparked discussions on the need for proactive leadership in addressing security challenges.

The DOPF also pointed to recent tragedies, such as the killing of 16 individuals in Uromi, Edo State, and the abandonment of farms in Delta State due to fear of attacks.

While supporting cooperation with traditional rulers and community leaders, DOPF warned that only those who have been security-vetted and proven loyal to the peace and progress of their communities should be engaged. They cited intelligence reports suggesting that some traditional rulers had previously shielded criminal elements.

Referencing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to state leaders to take ownership of security in their domains, the forum reminded Southern governors of their primary responsibility to protect lives and property.

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