Rivers Community Threatens Cultists, Others With Banishment

Banishment and other traditional treatment now await conspirators in Omerelu in Ikwerre Local Government Area of Rivers State in order to serve as a deterrent to others, the community Heads have said.
The Omerelu apex community union, Association of Omerelu Chairmen (Onu-Omopi, Ohaneze Omuokpara Oga, Ale Nd I Nma Omuagwor and Omuohombia Element Union) said this in a statement made available to the public in Port Harcourt during the week.
It clearly stated that henceforth, all media attack against the Omerelu OSPAC Command will be tagged as a taboo and offence against the land and will be handled with no kid gloves.
The group also called on those involved in the unwanton act to desist forthwith or be prepared to dance an unknown dance.
This which was statement issued by the chairmen, Chief Geoffrey U. Amadi, David Wokeme , Albert Ohakwe and Chief Emmanuel Ibekwe, pointed out that the OSPAC deserved the best form of decorum owing to the risky nature of their job.
They further expressed dissatisfaction over the development and sued for calm at all quarters for the overall interest of the community.
According to them, the most disturbing aspect of the report was that it came from an non-existent, self styled body known as Omerelu Youth Association.
They however, called on the general public to shun any form of transaction with the faceless group to avoid been swindled.
The Omerelu apex group also informed that the community was yet to have a formidable youth body after the State Governor, Chief Nyesom Wike proscribed all youth associations except those profiled by the Department of State Services (DSS).
They also called on media operators to up their game by insisting to unearth the identities of anyone bringing community issues and report to them.
“We have our internal ways of dispute mechanism. Those never want the light of the community now want to represent darkness”, they said.
The statement, however, called on the so-called Omerelu Youth Association to use their youthfulness and defend the community rather than involving themselves in cheap campaign of calumny and black mail.
On the way forward, they said every hand must be on deck and added that community issues must be left at the purview of the community leaders.
Meanwhile, they have appealed to all military and para-military formations in the State including the DSS not to take briefs from anyone henceforth unless from the community heads and promised to work with them in order to enthrone a peaceful environment.

By: King Onunwor