Chairman of Khana local government area of Rivers State, Dr Thomas Bariere, Monday, visited war ravaged communities of Kono Boue, Uegwere-Boue and Kpean as part of moves to foster peace in the area.
Bariere while addressing the communities, frowned at the senseless killings that has rocked the communities.
He reteraited that his administration is out to fight all elements of crime in the council.
He said “this crisis between Kono and Uegwere Boue should stop, why are we killing ourselves?, Kono and Uegwere is only separated by a single road. I want to remind us that this administration is out to combat crime, some of our children commit crime and run to other communities to hide, tell them that this administration will fish them out by any means necessary, we will not sleep until all persons terrorising our communities face the full wrath of the law,”
“In the coming days, we will meet with the leadership of the both communities, discuss and come up with resolutions that will bring lasting peace to both communities.”
He further stressed the need for the people to live peacefully.
“I know lives have been lost as a result of this unrest, families have been displaced, but today as a government, we are suing for peace, we must live in one accord.”
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Bori, Mr Bako Amgbashim on his part, corroborated the statement of the council chairman that there is no hiding place for cultists in Khana.
He advised that only peace can boast the economic survival of the communities.
Representatives of the both communities in their separate speeches expressed their appreciation for the visit and assured of their support for all peace moves that will be initiated.
