11/05/2026
THE IJAW YOUTH COUNCIL (IYC), EGBEMA CLAN, CONDEMNS THE BARBARIC KILLING OF FOUR PERSONS IN EGBEMA COMMUNITY
The leadership of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), Egbema Clan, under the leadership of Comr. Engr. Lawoni Dumofaye, strongly condemns the gruesome and barbaric killing of four persons at Late Brandly Camp, Abiala, near the Ologbo River corridor in Ikpoba-Okha Local Government Area of Edo State.
This unfortunate and heartbreaking incident is not only inhumane but also poses a serious threat to the peace, unity, and stability that the people of Egbema Kingdom and neighbouring communities have worked tirelessly to sustain over the years. The Council views this heinous act as unacceptable, condemnable, and capable of creating unnecessary tension and unrest within the affected communities.
We extend our deepest condolences to the bereaved families, relatives, friends, and loved ones of the victims who lost their lives in this tragic incident. We pray that God grants the departed souls eternal rest and gives their families the strength and fortitude to bear this painful and irreparable loss.
The Ijaw Youth Council, Egbema Clan, passionately appeals to affected families, youths, and community members to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding, while resisting every temptation for revenge or retaliation. At this critical moment, reprisal attacks or acts of vengeance will only escalate tensions and further endanger innocent lives and property.
The Council wishes to assure the people that concerted efforts are already being made by the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC), community leadership, elders, traditional rulers, Chiefs-in-Council, and other critical stakeholders to establish necessary measures and peaceful mechanisms aimed at restoring lasting peace, unity, and security across the affected communities.
We also call on relevant security agencies and government authorities to immediately conduct a thorough investigation into this incident and ensure that the perpetrators are identified, arrested, and prosecuted in accordance with the law. Justice must prevail and serve as a deterrent to anyone who may contemplate such evil acts against humanity.
The Ijaw Youth Council remains committed to the protection of lives and property, the promotion of peaceful coexistence, and the advancement of harmony among all ethnic nationalities and residents within the Egbema axis and beyond.
We urge all youths to continue embracing peace, dialogue, and lawful means of conflict resolution while supporting ongoing efforts by community leaders and security agencies to restore normalcy.
Signed:
Comr. Engr. Lawoni Dumofaye
Chairman, IYC Egbema Clan
Comr. Aaron Okpoye
Secretary
Comr. Amalayefa Gbadaigha Columbus
Information Officer
