Okuama/Okoloba: UPU youths, IYC hold peace meeting in Bayelsa

Following the gruesome murder of four Army officers and 13 soldiers in the Okuama community, Ughelli South council area of, the apex youth bodies of the Ijaw and Urhobo ethnic nationalities, on Thursday met in Yenagoa, Bayelsa state to find a lasting peace to the troubled areas.

They emphasized the need for peace and unity among Niger Deltans, particularly, the Urhobo and Ijaw people. “That is the reason we are here to talk because it is only in the animal kingdom they go to war without talking to each other. We are here to engage ourselves in a peaceful talk to advance our friendship and promote genuine peace among our people.

“Precious lives have been cut short in this avoidable crisis and collateral loss incurred. We must speak with one voice, in unity to end this crisis and work together for the lasting peace of our region,” the UPU youth president stressed.

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