Natives of Odi community in Kolokuma-Opokuma Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have sent a Save Our Souls Message over severe landslides and coastal erosion in the area.
Residents have cried out that their community risks being completely lost if immediate intervention is not made.
Recent incidents have destroyed homes and roads leaving many displaced .
A community member who gave his name as Appah described the situation as increasingly worrisome, with fears that “one day the people will wake up to see their village vanish”.
In heartfelt pleas, affected residents are calling on the Bayelsa State Government, led Governor Douye Diri, and the Federal Government to come to their rescue urgently.
They emphasised the need for swift measures to halt the environmental challenges, which have been exacerbated by heavy rains, riverbank instability, and perennial coastal threats in the Niger Delta region.
The Bayelsa State Government has previously responded to similar incidents in Odi, including on-the-spot assessments of landslide damage in areas like Isonbiri Compound.
However, locals insist that more comprehensive, sustained action including erosion control projects and federal support through agencies like the NDDC is critical to prevent further loss.
Another person cried “ Odi People need help please come and help us. Pasisei ”
