Niger Delta Avengers base not
in Egbema—Ukori As group asks Buhari to forget Tompolo and
Niger Delta Avengers not based in Egbema
This came as the people of
Egbema ethnic nationality in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State
have refuted media reports that the new militant group, Niger Delta Avengers
has its base in Egbema Kingdom, saying there was no iota of truth in the said
publication. Egbema people in a statement by Mr. Jude Ukori, yesterday, said
whoever, said the base of the Niger Delta Avengers was in Egbema Kingdom should
identify the location. He noted that despite the fact that they were not
getting benefits politically and economically from successive government as a
major oil producing kingdom, they will never resort to unlawful acts. According
to him, “The author of the story could have at least mentioned one of the
communities in Egbema Kingdom where such a base was situated. Since he failed
to mention any, the publication was a wild allegation generated by criminals
and mischievous persons in an attempt to drag the good name of Egbema people to
the mud.” Also, Niger Delta Peace Movement in Delta State, has urged President
Muhammadu Buhari to disregard the accusation by self-acclaimed whistle
blowers that ex-militant leader, Government Ekpemupolo, alias Tompolo, was
behind the Niger Delta Avengers and explore a pragmatic solution to
develop Niger Delta. Buhari being misinformed A statement by its president, Mr.
Tonfa Cyprian, said: “These informants are misinforming Mr. President out of
hatred for Tompolo and their bid to curry favour from him for their personal
aggrandizement, but Mr. President can end the resurgence of militancy if he
makes development of the region his priority. “From careful observation of the
pattern of attack by the militants’ on oil installations, it is obvious that it
will be very difficult to contain their operations with force because they are
very conversant with the terrain. The weapon to use is not force but
development today.
