Edo River lnsecurity: You Can't Escape Justice, Ezekiel tell Okubor, Derimo, others

Edo River lnsecurity: You Can't Escape Justice, Ezekiel tell Okubor, Derimo, others

...... Says the waterways security team is not deterred by the cries of criminal elements

.....Insists more kidnappers’ dens will be destroyed

Following the controversies surrounding the alleged invasion of suspected militants’ camp around Inikorogha community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo state by members of the Waterways and Surveillance security committee led by Gen. Godstime Ogidigba, SSA to Edo State governor, a rights activist Comrade Daniel Ezekiel has said that those ranting and weeping like bereaved persons for the recent destruction of alleged kidnappers den around Inikorogha community in Ovia South-West Local Government Area of Edo State are accomplices of Okubor criminal deeds, adding that they are looking for public sympathy to cover their criminal activities.

This was contained in a press statement signed by himself which was sent to Congress newspaper on Tuesday. Comrade Ezekiel stated that more kidnappers dens of Okubor and his criminal gang would be destroyed in the riverine communities in the coming days.

•The waterways security team is not deterred by the cries of criminal elements

The rights advocate insisted that they(The security team) were not deterred by the cries of criminal elements in the Inikorogha community.

The statement reads: “I laughed when watching the kangaroo protest of some people and rant of one Derimo, all masterminded by their paymaster, Okubor. Well, you cannot beat a baby and expect him not to cry.

There is freedom of expression, after all, this is what democracy is all about, but it will not stop Hon. Godstime Ogidigba, second in command of waterways and surveillance from carrying out the mandate of the Edo state government, which is to sanitize the riverine area of criminal elements.

Before going further, let me give some timeline of criminal and oppressive activities of Okubor, Derimo and co in recent years”.

According to Ezekiel, “first, 12/11/2013, Ernest Ibinebi brutally murdered by Okubor at Inikorogha community and went away with his corpse which nobody has seen it up to this moment.

“Secondly, on 13/08/2019, Avaro was beaten by Okubo till he permanently lost one of his eyes.

“Thirdly, on 20/03/2020, China and their wife were chased out of the Inikorogha community by Okubo.

“Fourthly, on 10/12/2020, China Samuel brutally shot on his left leg at Inikorogha community because he refused to do Okubo’s bidding. Up to this moment, the boy has not been able to walk.

“Fifthly, 22/06/2021, Okubo directed Derimo to mobilise Gelegele women to sabotage Taskforce set up by Governor Godwin Obaseki to retrieve illegal logs hidden in the creek. When this failed, he (Okubo) and others stormed Inikorogha, destroyed Favour Oma Arigba’s house, chased him and his family out of the Inikorogha community because he worked with the Taskforce. On the same night of 22/06/2021, Derimo acting on the instruction of his terrorist leader, went to the marine jetty at Gelegele to scatter the seized woods.

“Six, on the 31/07/2021, the Amakosuwei, Pa Joseph Megbuwei, (oldest and custodian of Inikorogha culture according to Ijaw tradition, physically put in place executive committee to run the affairs of the community, few hours  after this was done , Okubo ,Derimo and their criminal gang beat up everybody that how dare should they do such thing . Out of fear for his life , Amakosuwei fled to Benin City where he is as at this moment .

13 of last month , Ebi Gbale after the burial of his grand mother, madam Victoria Potoki went to Inikorogha ,on his arrival Okubo and his terrorist group numbering 40 ambush the young man ,made him to sit on the floor , snapped him and threatened to kill him if he ever see him in the community again. The matter has been reported at zone 5 police command. 

You are aware that His Execllency, Governor Godwin Obaseki visited Inikorogha community, 04/03/2022,  based on persistent petitions of my self and Godstime on various criminal acts in that axis. While there, His Execllency ordered,which was widely carried by media , that vigilante activities be disbanded. 

To prove to Governor Godwin Obaseki that he, Okubo is in charge , told his boys to ignored number citizen of the state directive and carry on with their lawlessness.

Godstime being  SSA on Waterways and surveillance, and who is also from the area decided to go on patrol, only  for Okubo , Derimo , seniorman e.t.c  to blocked the road with heavy timbers and ferociously opened fire on Godstime and his boys. At least you have seen the video , did you see Godstime with arms ,rather you can see in the video the boys marching towards the criminals who are  running away.

I heard Derimo crying like baby that lost his candy that some so call leaders should intervene,leaders my foot.

Where were these people when the above outlined altrocities were going on ?

Pepe ,Okubo younger brother that destroyed Shina  leg with pump action, 10/12/2020  is a chief in Olodiama,  what disciplinary action did the clan or council of chiefs take against him ?, NONE, rather is now BUNCH of  hypocrites are seeing oppression. 

Godstime stand for justice !

Godstime stand against lawlessness and criminality !

Godstime stand for freedom and liberation of Ijaws of Inikorogha and other communities in the riverine area,this he shall do without caring whose ox is gored.

Signed,

Comrade Ezekiel Daniel,.

Niger Delta activist.