The Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council has called for the immediate release of Okuama community leaders who have been detained by the Nigerian Army for over a year. The council, also known as Ukoko R’ Ivie Urhobo, made this demand while donating food items to the affected community in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State.

Led by the council’s chairman, Ovie of Uvwie Kingdom, HRM Dr. Emmanuel Sideso, the traditional rulers presented 500 tubers of yam, 15 bags of rice, and 5 rams to support the community’s recovery from a recent invasion by the Nigerian Army. The invasion was a reprisal attack following the killing of army personnel in the community. The council emphasized the need for continuous peace in Okuama and neighboring communities.

The donation was made in the presence of other traditional rulers, including the vice chairman, HRM Solomon Onojeta, and the spokesman, HRM Obukowho Whiskey Udurhie I. The council acknowledged the hardships faced by Okuama residents and expressed hope that the festive season would bring joy to them and other Urhobo families.

In response to a request from the Okuama President General, the council assured that the Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education would provide desks and chairs for a newly built school in the community. The Ovie of Idjerhe Kingdom, HRM Obukowho Whiskey Udurhie I, urged the Okuama representatives to distribute the donated items fairly and maintain peace in the community.

The President General of Okuama, Mr. Emmanuel Okrikira, expressed gratitude to the Urhobo traditional rulers for their support and pledged to ensure that everyone in the community receives aid. He also appealed to Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, to expedite the release of their detained leaders and provide the necessary school furniture.

The Urhobo Traditional Rulers Council’s intervention highlights the need for continued support and peace-building efforts in the affected community. The council’s demand for the release of the detained leaders and its donation of food items demonstrate its commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region. The community’s recovery and well-being remain a priority, and the council’s efforts are expected to contribute to the ongoing efforts to address the challenges faced by the Okuama people.