Governor of Delta State, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, has commended the Nigerian Army and the Police for their prompt intervention in the clash between suspected herdsmen and Uwheru communities in Ughelli north local government area.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika, the Governor expressed gratitude for the return of peace to the troubled communities through the efforts of the security agencies.
He, however, said he was saddened by reports of persons, including security agents, feared to have lost their lives.
Okowa restated the confidence of the state government in the security agencies to rise to security challenges in the state, and particularly thanked the Nigerian Army for providing security and protecting public facilities across the state.
The Governor called on the communities affected by the crisis to maintain the peace that had been restored, assuring that the security agents would investigate the cause of the clash and bring the perpetrators to justice.
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