Residents of Ogbeson Nevbuosa Community in Ovia North East Local Government Area(LGA) of Edo State today called on President Bola Tinubu to intervene in what they described as threat to life.
They made this call during a peaceful protest to the Secretariat of the Edo State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) in Benin City.
According to them, two members of their community, identified as Best Okporsisi and Ike Okporsisi, are after their lives as a result of being witnesses towards their oppressive and kleptomaniac attitude.
They alleged that the duo have sold almost all the land in the community and stolen about N100 million from the purse of the community. They further said that, they had already petitioned the Inspector General of Police(IGP) on the matter and investigation is already ongoing but, the wives of the accused reached out to the police authority and justice is about to be thwarted.
“The reason why we are here today is that, we are appealing to President Bola Tinubu, the Senate President and well meaning nigerians to come to our aid over the injustice that happened at the Ogbeson Nevbuosa Community in Ovia North East LGA of Edo State. Okporsisi is after our lives to kill us. Himself and accomplice have stolen over N1 million in Ogbeson Nevbuosa Community account. Sold acres of land to unathorised buyers. They are now after our lives to kill us. Just because we are witneness to what is happening in the community.
“We have gone to Abuja and investigation is ongoing and all of a sudden we heard that the wives of Best Okporsisi and Ike Okporsisi have contacted IGP Solomon Arase that their husband should be released. They are now on their way to Benin as we speak. We beg the Presidency to come to our aid. To make them conclude the investigation and not coverup or pervert justice.”
In his response, the Chairman Nigeria Union of Journalists(NUJ), Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe, assured the a protesters that the issues raised will be thoroughly investigated to ensure balanced reportage. He thanked them for toeing the line peace during the protest.
“Please, maintain peace because right now Edo State need peace. As the 2024 election is coming, we pray nobody shall die especially in your village. Try as much as possible to stay away from anything that may lead to death.”
