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  • Perpetrators of violence are insane, says Mark

    Perpetrators of violence are insane, says Mark

    Senate President David Mark yesterday described perpetrators of violence and their sponsors as insane.

    Mark spoke at the 53rd Independence church service of the St. Mulumba Catholic Chaplaincy, Apo, Abuja.

    He urged those carrying out mindless killings as well as their sponsors to reexamine themselves in the interest of all.

    He said he dreams of an egalitarian nation with equal opportunities for all and where no man would be denied or oppressed.

    Mark, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Paul Mumeh, in Abuja, also urged Nigerians to strive to do only those things that would unite the country.

    He “condemned in a very strong terms” the perpetrators of violence in the country saying “these heartless and mindless killings are disheartening and inhuman. It cannot be a way of life.”

    In a manner akin to calling for a psychiatric test for perpetrators of violence, he added: “Both those who are perpetrating it and all those behind it need to re-examine themselves. They are insane and truly abnormal.

    “As we mark the nation’s 53rd Independence, we pray for peace, unity and love among Nigerians.”

    Mark reflected on the journey so far and harped on the need for love and peaceful co-existence among Nigerians.

    “We also ask God to give us a glorious future. A nation where no one is oppressed. Where those in positions of authority will do it to the best of their abilities and with the fear of God,” he said.

    He noted that very often Nigerians craves for positions but sometimes undermines the huge responsibility of service to the people.

    He said: “We must strive to work for the people and make progress as a nation.”

    He reminded Nigerians especially those in positions of leadership that leadership is a divine mandate that demands humility, service to God and society and not in the reverse order.

    In his homily, the Parish Priest, Rev. Father Innocent Jooji, noted that Nigeria is a divine project and must not in any circumstances be destroyed.

    Fr. Jooji prayed God to touch the hearts of the perpetrators of all kinds of violence and asked those fanning the embers of war or disunity to make U- Turn.

    He said he is hopeful that God in His infinite mercies would redeem Nigeria from the clutches of evil men, enthrone good governance and make the economy prosperous to the benefit of the people.

  • We’ll prosecute perpetrators of Warri crisis, says Uduaghan

    Delta State Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan has said the perpetuators of the recent crisis in Warri North Local Government Area will be prosecuted.

    Uduaghan spoke at a peace and security stakeholders meeting in Warri with security commanders and leaders of ljaw and ltsekiri communities in Warri North Local Government.

    The governor said an assessment of the area would be carried out and relief materials sent to the victims.

    He told the gathering that the government in colloboration with the State Oil Producing Communities Development Commission (DESOPADEC) would help rebuild the affected communities and provide relief materials for the displaced victims.

    He said: “The government condemns the perpetuators of this violence and will prosecute all persons arrested in connection with the crisis. We are on top of the situation and the security agencies have been strengthened to handle the situation.

    “Let me assure you all that the government in collaboration with DESOPADEC will assess the area and rehabilitate the affected communities and victims.”

    The governor thanked Itsekiri youths for not retaliating and commended Ijaw leaders, especially Chief Edwin Clark, who intervened to calm the situation.

    TheTransition Committee Chairman of Warri North, David Edun, said the attackers destroyed several Itsekiri communities, including Gbokoda, Obaghoro and Ebrohimi.

    The leader of the Ijaw community, Emmanuel Ebimami and the leaders of Itsekiri community, Micheal Diden, Ayiri Emami and Ezekiel Akpasibowa said the violence was perpetuated by criminals, who wanted to steal crude oil.

    They said: “This violence is caused by criminals who wanted to break pipelines and steal crude oil, it is not an ethnic agitation. “

    We thank the governor and security operatives for arresting the situation.”

  • FCTA to punish perpetrators of Abuja clash

    All those found culpable in the Gwari/Fulani clash in which two persons died in Gwako village, Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), will face the full wrath of the law to serve as deterrent, the FCT Minister, Senator Bala Mohammed has said.

    The minister spoke yesterday during an emergency meeting of stakeholders, including representatives of the Gwari and Fulani, at the secretariat of the Gwagwalada Area Council.

    He said: “Anybody found to be culpable or have participated in the perpetration of this heinous crime, whatever his or her position in society, will face the full wrath of the law.”

    The minister urged the people to live in peace with one another.

    He also set up a 15-member Reconciliation and Investigation Committee, headed by the FCT Police Commissioner Aderenle Shinaba.

    Muhammed urged members of the communities to ensure a harmonious co-existence amongst the residents.

    He noted that they have a history of living in unity.