The killing of Ijaw youth is causing serious panic in some riverine communities of Ilaje local government area of Ondo state.
The killing has forced many women and children to leave their communities in droves.
But the state government has condemned in very strong terms, every criminal act that leads to the killing of anyone.
The condemnation was contained in a statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Ondo State Governor, Richard Olatunde
The government has therefore directed security agencies to get to the root of the matter.
The statement reads, “It has come to the knowledge of the Ondo State Government that women and children are leaving some riverine Ilaje communities in droves owing to certain unfounded rumours about an imminent attack from Ijaw youths to avenge the alleged murder of one of their kinsman from Akpata in Ese-Odo local government.
“The Government condemns in very strong terms, every criminal act that leads to the killing of anyone. It is in this regard that security agencies have been directed to get to the root of this alleged crime. Investigations are already on in respect of this development.
“The Government therefore, urges fleeing indigenes and residents, if any, to return to their normal places of abode and continue with their lawful businesses without fear. The Governor pray ALL communities, including those perceived to have been hurt, to refrain from any act in the direction of self-help. Such shall not be tolerated in any manner.”
