Ijaw group raises alarm over destruction of worship place, threat to life

A socio-cultural group, the Izon Cultural Heritage Centre (ICHC), has raised the alarm over alleged arson, destruction of their spiritual place of worship, breach of the public peace, threat to life and breach of the Police code of conduct by personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and other suspects.
   

“This act constituted a willful destruction of property and a blatant act of arson against a place of worship.
 
“Despite the peaceful attempts by worshippers of the Osuopele Temple to prevent this destruction, they were overpowered and assaulted by the aforementioned individuals. 
 
“This aggression not only resulted in the demolition of the sacred worship site but also caused a significant breach of public peace.”
 
The cultural group said in adherence to their legal obligations as law-abiding citizens, the worshippers of Osuopele did not resort to self-help but opted to report the incident to the Police. 
 
The group further stated: “We request urgent and appropriate actions from your office to investigate this matter thoroughly and ensure that justice prevails against the unlawful acts committed by the aforementioned individuals.