Delta community begs IGP, Okowa to save them from thugs’ attacks

By Christopher Oji

Following Sunday’s attack on Idumuje-Ugboko community, in Aniocha North Local Government, Delta State by thugs, residents have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris and Governor Ifeanyi Okowa, demanding protection.
One person was killed, many houses destroyed and scores injured during the invasion of the community by thugs believed to be hired by a notable prince in the community.
Since the Sunday mayhem, residents have remained indoors for fear of being abducted by hoodlums who claimed they had some targets.
One of the victims, Mr. Kennedy Chuks Iloh, told Daily Sun in a telephone interview that his home was  destroyed and property looted  by hoodlums.
He said: “Our king, His Royal Majesty (HRM) Agbogidi Albert Nwoko 111, joined his ancestors in January and since his demise, the Idumuje Ugboko community has been thrown into crisis following divisions among palace chiefs and some youths in the community.
“While some agitators in the community believe that the throne rightfully belongs to the second son of the late king, Uche Nwoko, due to an age-long belief that only the son of a king whose mother is an indigene of the town can lay claim to the throne, others believe such tradition had long been relaxed, and therefore, Prince Nonso should step into the throne of his forefathers.
“The arguments have been breeding frayed nerves between the two groups contesting for stool. The narrative has, however, threatened the peace in the kingdom and led to destruction of property worth millions of  naira.
“The root of the crisis is that our former king died in a mysterious circumstance. What happened to him is still a question begging for answer. We called for investigation into the death, but a group was not happy. The group destroyed my house and that of Odogwu and Iyase of Idumuje Ugboko.
“They invaded my supermarket and carted away goods. We are begging the Inspector General of Police to protect us from the evil of these killers. We now live in fear.

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