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Delta online publishers send message to Oborevwori, other Southern governors over growing state of insecurity

by Emerald Nigeria
April 15, 2025
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The Delta Online Publishers Forum (DOPF) has issued a strong appeal to Southern Nigerian governors to take immediate and decisive action in response to the rising wave of insecurity plaguing the region.

In a press release on Tuesday, the Forum expressed deep alarm over increasing incidents of kidnappings, killings, and sexual violence, particularly crimes attributed to individuals disguising themselves as herdsmen or hunters.

DOPF criticized what it described as the “continued silence or passive responses” of state governors, saying such inaction is no longer acceptable in the face of an escalating crisis.

“The situation has reached a breaking point,” said Emmanuel Enebeli, Chairman of DOPF. “The governors must take their constitutional role as Chief Security Officers seriously and act with urgency to defend their people.”

The group reminded governors that under the Land Use Act, they have control over lands within their states and should not remain passive while citizens endure “untold hardship and terror” on their ancestral lands. The statement emphasized the need for “proactive leadership that prioritizes the safety of lives and property over political interest.”

DOPF also praised the Emir of Muri in Taraba State, Abbas Njidda Tafida, for his bold 30-day ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen to vacate the region amid rising insecurity. The Forum urged Southern leaders to reflect on the Emir’s stance and respond with similar resolve.

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In addition, the organization called for a more discerning approach to community partnerships, warning that only traditional rulers who have been vetted and cleared of security risks should be involved in peace and security efforts.

The statement referenced intelligence reports implicating some local leaders in shielding criminal elements, warning against betrayal of public trust.

The press release also highlighted a recent tragic incident in Uromi, Edo State, where 16 lives were lost in violence involving suspected criminal herders, and ongoing fear among farmers in Delta State, many of whom have abandoned their fields due to the threat of attacks.

DOPF called on the governors to heed President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s directive to state leaders to take ownership of their region’s security challenges. “The time for rhetoric is over,” the group declared. “Our people deserve peace, protection, and purposeful governance.”

The statement was jointly signed by Emmanuel Enebeli, Chairman of the Forum, and Shedrack Onitsha, Secretary-General.

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