EX-OSPAC Commander Calls For Peace In Igwuruta

The former commander of Igwuruta Security Planning and Advisory Committee, Mr. Promise Welendu, has called for peace in the area despite his removal as the commander of the outfit.
Mr. Welendu, who stated tis while speaking with newsmen at Igwuruta in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State at weekend enjoined all to maintain peace and expressed readiness to work with the new commander and his team.
The former commander denied any knowledge of the event leading to the death of the persons that caused his removal, but noted that as law abiding citizens, he had complied with the decision of Igwuruta Council of Chiefs and the Chairman of Ikwerre Local Government Council, Hon. Samuel Wanosike to step aside for OSPAC leadership.
He urged the repentant cultists to go into more useful ventures in order to make contributions to development of the community.
Mr. Welendu expressed regrets over the recent happening hat had strained the cordial relationship between his group and the Nigerian Police.
He prayed the Igwuruta to forgive his outfit as he noted that he was not aware of the death of the said persons.
He prayed them to put past behind them and continue to work in concert for the development of the community.

By: Chidi Enyie