Determined to rid his community of all forms of fetish vices including kidnapping and armed robbery, the traditional ruler of Oghara kingdom, HRM Noble Oyibo Eshenutan Orefe III, on Thursday rededicated the kingdom into the hands of God and banned idol worshiping and sacrifices with blood.
Against the background of incessant kidnappings and robbery cases, the Monarch placed curses on its perpetrators, warning that those involved in such socio-vices capable of causing serious damage in the kingdom, should desist or face the wrath of God.
Noting that God has the powers to do everything, the Monarch said that rededicating the Oghara kingdom to God remain the greatest achievement, adding that the reign of God in the kingdom would bring about peace and tranquility.
His words: “I pray for all those with challenges in this kingdom, and with God, Oghara kingdom will witness tremendous peace; I pray for our son, Chief James Ibori and others who are facing serious challenges.”
Last weekend, the traditional ruler and Oghara Christian Association (OCA) organized a prayer session in the kingdom where they set on fire all evil acts.
Investigation revealed that Oghara kingdom had in the last few years been a melting point of sorts for kidnapping and armed robbery; a situation the traditional ruler described as pathetic and condemnable before he swung into action to rededicate the kingdom into the hands of God.
In another development, age long communal crisis rocking Umuseti-Ogbe and Emu Ebendo communities in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State was yesterday resolved.
Two communities: Umuseti-Ogbe and Emu-Ebendo, had been at war over alleged communal crisis and other related acts.
But the Ndokwa West Local Government Council boss, Mr. Ifeanyi Osakwe, told journalists that the reconciliation process with the two aggrieved communities was successful.
Stressing that the need for dialogue in resolving communal crisis, the council boss urged residents of both communities to shun acts capable of breaching the peace of the area.
He warned both communities to cease hostilities, pointing out that anybody caught destroying crops or property to reawaken the crisis, will face the full wrath of the law and commended the security agencies, stakeholders in their prompt action in restoring peace to the area.
The council boss however advised both communities to update their documents relating to the communal dispute and summit same to the office of the Secretary to the Local Government (SLG) for an accelerated resolution.
