DTSG GIVES SUCCOUR TO VICTIMS OF 2014 IBREDE COMMUNAL CRISIS

Delta communities have been advised to live in peace to be able to attract the dividends of democracy to their domains.

The Secretary to the Delta State Government, Mr Chiedu Ebie, gave the advice in Asaba while presenting cheques for various sums of money to victims of the 2014 Ibrede Communal crisis.

Mr Ebie said communities should always explore dialogue in resolving every misunderstanding between parties instead of resorting to violence which had proven to be inimical to development and progress.

He said the state government was appreciative of the role played by the Isoko Development Union in bringing lasting peace to Ibrede Community and assured the union that government would do everything possible to ensure that the peace was sustained.

The SSG said the state government was not unmindful of the losses suffered by victims of the 2014 intra communal crisis, pointing out that the State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa had approved the release of funds to fifty four individuals who were affected by the crisis and four families that lost their loved ones.

The President General of Isoko Development Union, Chief Iduh Amadhe, commended the state government for reaching out to the victims with succour and promised that the union would ensure that the peace currently being enjoyed in Isoko nation was sustained.