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At a press conference in Yengaoa, the Bayelsa state, attended by some of those sent into exile and presided over some traditional chiefs under the aegis of Concerned Citizens of Opu-Nembe, expressed worry and apprehension over the alleged humiliation, assault, intimidation, destruction of property, and driving of people into exile in the community.
Youths in Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri) community in the Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State have driven 28 chiefs and prominent individuals into exile.
At a press conference in Yengaoa, the Bayelsa state, attended by some of those sent into exile and presided over some traditional chiefs under the aegis of Concerned Citizens of Opu-Nembe, expressed worry and apprehension over the alleged humiliation, assault, intimidation, destruction of property, and driving of people into exile in the community.
The spokesman for the group, Monday Degi, blamed the Ayerite Ebinimi Moses-led leadership of a youth group for it.
According to the statement, the relative peace and tranquillity that had been enjoyed by the community were disrupted when Ayerite Ebinimi Moses and his cohorts assumed leadership positions in May 2020.
He said: “The Mr. Ayerite Ebinimi Moses-led youths of Opu-Nembe are on the rampage, destroying and looting houses and personal properties of perceived and apparent ‘enemies’. Since the inception of the Ayerite Ebinimi Moses youth leadership, the community is witnessing sporadic violence and endless social unrest, which has become phenomenal.
“Over twenty (20) houses and properties worth hundreds of millions have been vandalized in the community without provocation.”
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