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Ogoni in Turmoil …As Gum men take over Eleme Communities

By Nwakanma owhondah

Since February 25 2016 when the military raided the house of one ex-military Solomon Ndigbara for gun ruing which led to the death of our lo innocent citizens in the are killing   Kidnapping end other criminal activities now greets the Communities every morning

As cult activities is on the increase in Khana, and Ghokana areas, arm robbery is on the increase in Tia local councils, Eleme is again under siege by rampaging gunmen

Fear and untold hardship starring in the eyes and faces of the people of the area as traders and investors are already leaving their area especially in Eleme local government area, which plays host to many multinational.

It will be worthy of note that Port Harcourt Refinery, Petro-chemical and the Oil and Gas free Zone that has thousands of company that make-up 30-40% of this country economy and 60%.of state economy.

The Eleme Youth President Comrade Isaac Lale Obe during courtesy call on senator Magnus Abe said the killings in Oba-Egbema, Ndoni (ONELGA) local govern is little compared to what is now happening in Eleme Communities.

Comrade Isaac said just on Monday 25th April 2016 a female police officer was found death along the road He said.

If this trend continues, the remaining investors and companies operating in area many also g, which will further in poverish the people as the commercial life is already going down.

On Wednesday 27th April 2016, the women of Eleme where going round the village square to pray for peace in the area.

The youth leader said despite the curfew in the area, the boys still use “bike” to operate at night. Even when they are arrested, the next morning they are release on the other of a top PDP stalwart that they are members of their party PDP he alleged.

Senator Abe urged the people of Eleme to be prayerful, that only God can secure them adding that soon all these will become history he however call on governor Wike to live up to his Oath of office to protect live and property, and the youths not to allow themselves to be used .

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