The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, is calling for an immediate halt to the harassment and arrests of Ijaw people across Nigeria. In a statement released in Yenagoa, spokesperson Amb Binebai Princewill expressed concern over the recent targeting of Ijaw lands and prominent leaders by the military.
One particular case that has sparked outrage is the arrest of Amb. Chief Sobomabo Jackrich, a former Rivers State Governorship candidate and respected leader in the Ijaw community. The IYC is demanding answers regarding his whereabouts and the reasons for his detention.
The Ijaw people, known for their contributions to the country’s growth and development, refuse to be treated as second-class citizens. The recent incidents of invasion, harassment, and arrests have left the community in shock and disbelief.
Reports have emerged of a violent raid on Amb. Sobomabo Jackrich’s residence in Osokun, Degema Local Government Area of Rivers State, resulting in the tragic deaths of two individuals. Jackrich was forcibly taken into custody, leaving his whereabouts unknown.
The IYC has received distress calls from Ijaw youths worldwide, expressing their concern over the escalating violence and intimidation faced by their community. They are demanding transparency and accountability from the authorities regarding the treatment of Amb. Chief Sobomabo Jackrich and other Ijaw leaders.
It is imperative that the rights and dignity of all individuals, regardless of their background, are respected and upheld. The Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide, stands firm in their resolve to seek justice and protection for their people in the face of adversity.
