The timely intervention of Nigeria Army on Wednesday calmed protesters who blocked Ozoro-Kwale-Asaba express road in Delta State – alleging that their communities were completely ignored in the pipeline surveillance contract awarded to ex militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo.
The protesters from Isoko North and South local government areas took over the roads for hours, chanting songs denouncing the alleged marginalisation of their communities.
The officer of 63 Brigade in charge of Defence Company at Kwale, Major S.O. Ibitoye and other security agencies appealed to the protesters to vacate the road, advising them to explore other peaceful options to resolve the issue.
The protesters later obliged and removed the barricades on the road before dispersing.