House of Reps Calls for Security Measures in Ondo Violence

The House of Representatives has initiated urgent action to quell rising violence in the Ilaje/Ese-Odo Federal Constituency of Ondo State, prompted by a motion from Donald Ojogo. He reported attacks by armed youths from the Itsekiri community in Warri North Local Government Area of Delta State, which have resulted in injuries and property destruction in Odun-Ebighan, Eke, and surrounding areas over the past four weeks.

Ojogo emphasized the threat to the longstanding relationship between the Ilaje and Itsekiri peoples, linked to territorial disputes over oil and gas resources. The House has mandated the Committee on Special Duties to collaborate with the National Boundary Commission to clarify ownership of the disputed areas along the Ondo-Delta boundary.

Additionally, they are calling for the deployment of security forces, including the Nigerian Army, Nigerian Navy, and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, to restore order. The Committees on Emergency and Disaster Management and the Niger Delta Development Commission are tasked with providing immediate assistance to displaced residents.