The Edo State Government said three soldiers of the Nigerian Army attached to Okomu Oil Palm Plc, in Ovia South West Local Government Area, were last Friday shot by gunmen in the state. DAILY POST reports that the State Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen.
The state government disclosed this on the heels of the ban on Okhaigeles in the seven Local Government Areas that make up Edo South Senatorial District.
reported that the ban of the Okhaigeles had led to a disagreement between the state government and the Palace of the Oba of Benin. While the state government insisted that there is no going back on the ban, the Palace of the Oba of Benin insisted that the Okhaigeles are part of the traditional institutions of the Benin Kingdom and cannot be banned by the government.
recall that three staff of Okomu Oil Palm Plc, were on Monday, May 6, 2024, killed by gunmen while working on the plantation. Also, on May 13, 2024, gunmen, who identified themselves as 'Ijaw Freedom Fighters', invaded Imariogha community closed to Okomu Oil palm plantation, in Ovia South West Local Government of Edo State and killed one person and set houses and cars ablaze.
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