JUST IN: Ijaw Women Rights’ Forum Raises Alarm Over Abduction of Children, Jungle Justice in Delta Community 

By Osaro Michael, Benin

Rights group under the auspices of the Ijaw Women Rights’ Protection Forum has expressed deep concern over the recent abduction of children and the brutal killing of suspected female suspects in Agbarho, Delta State.

Comrade Amogha Hilda, President of the forum, has called on Governor Sheriff Francis Oborevwori and security agencies to take immediate action to restore peace and order in the community.

According to Hilda, the situation demands urgent attention and a multi-faceted approach, including intensifying patrols, setting up checkpoints, and collaborating with community leaders to protect residents and children in the area.

The group further stressed on conducting thorough investigations into the abduction and mob action, ensuring justice is served without resorting to jungle justice.

Amogha emphasised on strengthening local vigilante groups in partnership with security agencies to curb abductions and restore peace of mind, adding that sensitizing citizens on the dangers of mob justice and the importance of protecting human rights.

Hilda maintained that children should never be used as pawns in crime, and women, regardless of suspicion, should not be subjected to extrajudicial killings. The forum urged the state government and security agencies to prioritize Agbarho’s safety and take concrete steps to prevent further violence killings and child abduction.

“We cannot afford to let such incidents become a norm in our community,” Hilda stressed. “The government and security agencies must act swiftly to restore trust and ensure justice is served.” Children must be protected and measures must be put in place to end further abduction. Again, jungle justice must be avoided, people should not rush into killing suspects, proper investigation should be done and allow the court to pronounce such death warrants on suspects”, Amogha noted.