The Niger Delta Youth Council (NDYC) has strongly condemned the recent invasion and raid of the Kiagbodo country home of Chief Edwin Clark by military troops.
In a statement issued by its President, Comrade Bene Youkore Mamamu, the group expressed disgust over the incident and demanded an unreserved apology and compensation for the trauma caused to the former federal Minister of Information.
NDYC warned against attempts to implicate the Niger Delta region in the recent killings of 17 officers and soldiers in Okuama community in Ughelli South Local Government Area. The group emphasized that the raid on Chief Clark’s residence was intimidating and disrespectful, considering his long-standing service to Nigeria.
The statement called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to direct the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja, to issue a public apology for the invasion. NDYC stressed that Chief Clark deserves to enjoy his old age in peace and demanded compensation and provisions for his healthcare to aid his recovery from the trauma.
Furthermore, the group reiterated its condemnation of the killings of soldiers and emphasized the need for investigations to ensure the perpetrators face consequences. NDYC emphasized the peaceful and law-abiding nature of the Niger Delta people and cautioned against attempts to provoke them.
