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The Deputy Senate President, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege has strongly condemned the reported killing of a policeman in Ughelli, Delta State.
Etaga Stanley, a police corporal who is believed to be an
indigene of Ughelli South and constituent of the Deputy President of the
Senate, reportedly lost his life on Thursday during #EndSARS protests in
Ughelli Town in circumstances that appear quite avoidable and cannot be
encouraged by peace-loving people.
It was also reported that another police officer, Sergeant
Patrick Okuone, sustained injuries during the incident.
Describing the incident as serious and unfortunate, the
Deputy President of the Senate noted that he supports full professional and
thorough investigation of the matter by the Police.
While calling on the police to exercise restraint and follow
due process in fishing out the alleged killers, he condoled with the family of
the deceased, the entire police and his Delta Central Senatorial District for
the sad loss.
He said: "I humbly call on our highly regarded
traditional rulers to continue to urge our people to maintain the peace that we
are known for in their various kingdoms and domains. Our Royal Fathers are a
great force for peace at moments like this and we trust that they would help to
ensure that those who wish to tear our communities apart do not succeed.
“We also call on our religious leaders to pray for our land.
God will not allow the evil of bloodshed to reign in our land. Violence is
never an option.
"No meaningful development can take place in an
atmosphere devoid of peace. Let us embrace all peace initiatives by all
stakeholders as Delta State is not known for violence and jungle justice.
"In dealing with this very serious and unfortunate
matter and bringing those responsible to book, I have assurances of the Delta
State Police Command that due process as dictated by the law would be strictly
followed and there will not be indiscriminate arrest of innocent citizens as
they go about their lawful businesses".
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