FULANI HERDSMEN: OSANEBI MEETS WITH DELTA POLICE COMMISSIONER

Piqued by the spate of killings and violence across communities in Delta State perpetrated by suspected Fulani herdsmen, the Deputy Speaker, Delta State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Friday Ossai Osanebi, yesterday met with the new Delta State commissioner of police, Mr. Zanna Ibrahim.

Rt. Hon. Friday Osanebi

Mr. Zanna Ibrahim, Delta Compol.

Osanebi who welcomed the new police boss to Delta  State, narrated the people's  security ordeal and inhuman treatment  being meted on communities in Ndokwa nation by Fulani herdsmen in the area.

 Osanebi who particularly called the attention of the police commissioner to the menace, requested him to take action as quickly as possible with a view to bringing an end to the ugly trend.

He noted that the Commissioner's prompt action will go a long way in checking further attacks from the  herdsmen, especially now that youths in the area have threatened reprisal actions  and self defense.

Responding, the Commissioner thanked the Deputy Speaker for towing the line of peace and the maturity he had displayed so far in handling the issue.

He told him that he will put in his best to ensure the security of life and property in Delta State. Further expressing readiness to fight the herdsmen menace, the Commissioner scheduled a security meeting with youth leaders and security outfits in Ndokwa land.

The new police boss in the state further warned criminals to have a change of heart and called on residents to serve as whistle blowers by reporting crimes within their environment to the police.

He also advised the citizenry to refrain from activities that are capable of causing break down of law and order in any community.

Also present at the meeting was the commissioner representing Ndokwa ethnic nationality on the board of the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Comr. Nnamdi Ezechi.