Isoko South Local Government Security Council has imposed a 24-hour indefinite curfew on the two warring communities of Emede and Igbide in the council area.
The curfew was announced after an emergency security meeting on the recent killings and destruction of properties in the communities over land dispute.
Resolutions arrived at meeting which was signed by Press Secretary to the Chairman, Isoko South Local Government, Okah Akpotha Fidelis and dated 11/12/2020, read:
“- Declare killing, wanton destruction and arson acts of extreme criminality”.
“- Declares 24 hours indefinite curfew in Igbide and Emede communities from today, 11th December, 2020. Offenders to be severely punished.”
“- Suspends salaries of Ovies of Igbide and Emede, to officially communicate recommendation of retrieval of monarchs Staff of Offices to the Delta State Government”.
“- Government ceases to recognise President Generals of Igbide and Emede communities. To communicate decision to companies and institutions operating in both communities.”
“- President General of Igbide declared wanted.”