By Chuks Oyema-Aziken
The Niger-Delta Women Professionals on Friday urged suspects involved in the killing of soldiers from 181 Amphibious Division to surrender to the military authorities without delaying.
This is as they called on people in Okuama and environs to cooperate and give security agencies necessary information to effect arrest of the culprits.
The Group said members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria have paid so much sacrifice for the country to deserve such wickedness.
The Group in a press statement signed by the President, Dame Augusta Wariboko and General Secretary, Dr. Agnes Tari described the killing as unacceptable and capable of truncating the peace in the region.
They noted that the Armed Forces of Nigeria has played a pivotal role in building peace in the region, especially using Non-kinetic approach, hence the killing must be condemned in all ramifications.
They also supported ongoing efforts by the military to capture the leader of the militant group and his members responsible for the heinous crime.
“We support the investigation ordered by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Chris Musa to get to the root of the problem.
They said, “It is important the culprits surrender to the military authorities immediately. We urge residents of Okuama and environs to pass on useful information to the security agencies.
“We, women in the Niger-Delta are vehemently against the atrocious conduct of the militant group. What has happened doesn’t represent the people of the Niger-Delta. We are totally in support of what Gen. Musa and his troops are doing, especially in tackling oil theft.”
