Clark Condemns Military Raid on His Home Amid Delta Killings.
Elder statesman and National Leader of the Pan-Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Chief Edwin Clark, has denounced a military raid on his country home in Kiagbodo Local Government Area of Delta State following the recent killing of soldiers in the state.
Clark’s condemnation comes amidst heightened tensions surrounding the security situation in Delta State.
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In a statement issued yesterday, Clark recounted the harrowing experience of the military incursion into his residence, detailing the intrusive search conducted by armed soldiers purportedly in pursuit of a suspect linked to the killing of 17 soldiers in Okuama. The raid, characterized by a show of force with multiple trucks and flying drones, left a trail of disruption and anxiety in its wake.
Clark expressed dismay over the heavy-handed tactics employed during the raid, highlighting the unwarranted intrusion into his property and the intimidation of his staff and family members. He deplored the lack of communication and coordination with local authorities, stressing the need for transparency and adherence to due process in security operations.
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The elder statesman underscored the gravity of the incident, citing parallels with a previous raid on his Abuja residence in 2018. He condemned the arbitrary authorization of such raids as “disrespectful and unlawful,” given his longstanding service to the nation spanning nearly seven decades in various capacities.
Drawing attention to the imminent burial of the slain army personnel, Clark called for solemn reflection and restraint in the aftermath of the tragic loss of lives. The scheduled burial ceremony at the National Cemetery in Abuja, to be attended by President Bola Tinubu, serves as a somber reminder of the human toll exacted by the escalating violence in Delta State.
Meanwhile, Rodney Ebikebina Ambaiowei, the representative of Southern Ijaw Federal Constituency of Bayelsa State in the House of Representatives, echoed Clark’s sentiments, urging caution and professionalism in the handling of the situation. Ambaiowei emphasized the imperative of meticulous intelligence gathering and prudent execution to avert unintended casualties and prevent a recurrence of past atrocities, alluding to the tragic events in Odi in 1999.
As tensions simmer in the wake of the Delta killings, calls for restraint and accountability resonate across the political spectrum, underscoring the imperative of upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the fundamental rights of citizens.
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