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Prince Kelly O. Udebhulu reports.
Ewu-Tears trail the visit of Governor Godwin Obaseki to Ewu,
Esan central ocal government area of Edo state, as he tried to consoled the
bereaved people from the atrocious acts of the Hausa/Fulani herdsmen and the
army that shot one of the protesters in the area.
Governor Obaseki reportedly could not hold back his emotion
as he tried consoled the bereaved families and friends.
Along with the governor during the condolence visit
yesterday were the Chief of staff to Edo state government Mr Akenrele Taiwo,
APC State party Chairman Bar. Anselm Ojezua, and Honorable member representing
Esan central local government, Chief (Hon) Victor Edoror.
It is on record also that Chief Francis Inegbeniki, the
Uzoya of Esan land and an APC chieftain visited the people of Ewu shortly after
the ugly incidence and assured the people of government determination to put an
end to the herdsmen's atrocities in the state.
It will be recalled that on Monday, 22nd May, 2017, Ewu
inhabitants and friends were thrown into sober mood following the rape and
murder of two women by the Hausa/Fulani herdsmen and days later, another young
boy, shot on his leg by the army who was drafted to the scene of the peaceful
protest organized by the Ewu youths to express their angers and concerns.
During the Governor`s speech, he revealed that the issue of
herdsmen is a national security matter which needs holistic approach and
assured the community that such nefarious act won't happens again as the state
government already put up mechanisms to deal with the menace of Fulani/herdsmen
across the state.
The Governor is highly commended by the people of Edo
central senatorial district ( Esan people) for his condolence visit to the zone
and his fatherly act in writing off the medical bill of the young man who was
shot at the leg by the army and promised to provide assistance accordingly.
In one of the comments:
"This government of Edo state has demonstrated
capacity, capability and the will to tame any and all kinds of monsters in our
state. …it is high time the government directs its energy and attention to the
menace of herdsmen all over Edo state.
"Our people have become hostages in their ancestral
homes. They can't go about their farming businesses anymore especially at a
time like this when government is encouraging people to farm",
"For the young man who was shot on the leg. You are a
hero because you did not hide in one beer parlor shouting nothing “dey”
happens. You came out and stood with your people. You are a hero and a
reference point, your spilled blood on Ewu soil bears testimony of your
gallantry and bravery. You are the real man and deserved to be celebrated"
he concluded
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