Youths in Kalabari Kingdom of Rivers State have called on security agencies and Local Government Chairmen in the three Kalabari Kingdoms to step up measures to protect the lives of Kalabari people plying the Emohua- Kalabari road.
Chairman of Ijaw Youths Council IYC Kalabari Clan Edward Asikitam said this while condemning the recent kidnap of eight passengers and the killing of the driver of a commercial sienna car on Saturday evening.
Edward Asikitam further said that the chairmen should take the responsibility of providing adequate security for commuters along the Emohua-Kalabari road.
Asikitam further asked the Rivers State Government to use part of the 13 percent derivation from oil proceeds to fix the Emohua-Kalabari road.
He said that the Kalabari kingdom plays a big role in the oil sector and should be treated with quality road projects in the area.
The youth leader noted that the deplorable state of the Emohua-Kalabari road is aiding the kidnappers to carry out their nefarious activities on the road.
Asikitam further said that the IYC will consult with security agencies and the four local chairmen in that axis to see how to curb the incessant kidnapping and criminal activities along the road.
