A concerned Rivers State citizen, Mr. Bestman Amadi, has called on the state governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to come to the aide of natives of Obele in the Emohua Local Government Area of the state.
Amadi made this call while expressing worry that some natives of Obele who fled their homes were homeless and unwilling to return to their community because of insecurity.
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Some natives deserted their homes in Obele community after five persons were killed because of a clash between rival cult groups.
The killing took place on Wednesday night, February 5, 2025, when alleged cultists invaded the community, moving from one house to another in search of their targets and killed five persons in different compounds in the community.
While some residents fled their homes to seek shelter in other communities and LGAs, those who remained are still living in fear.
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Amadi noted that “old parents and community members have been stranded, seeking refuge from the insecurity that has plagued their homes.
“The people of Obele deserve better. They deserve to feel safe and secure in their homes.”
“Deep concern and disappointment over the inaction of the local government chairman and prominent Emolga politicians regarding the plight of the people of Obele community.
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“It is appalling that the local government leadership has not taken concrete measures to ensure the safe return of those stranded individuals.
“As the chief executive of the local government, it is their responsibility to provide adequate security, shelter and support to those affected.
“I implore you to take immediate action to address this crisis and provide relief to those affected.”
