…Appeals for calm in the area
The member representing Warri Federal Constituency at the Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Chief Thomas Ereyitomi JP has in strong terms condemned the killing of a young man by the security agent in Warri as a result of compliance for the Lockdown order issued by the state government.
Chief Ereyitomi described the action of the army as inhuman adding that on no account should life be taken without engagement in combat with the soldiers .
He frowned at the action of the army saying every life is important to him especially those in his constituency and beyond, noting that he will protect lives and property of his constituent.
While expressing shock over the gunning down of the victim whose identity was revealed as Joseph Pessu by the soldiers, Chief Ereyitomi called for thorough investigation into the matter so as to bring the culprit to book and serve as deterrent to other trigger happy security agents in Warri the Oil City.
He assured the Pessu family that he will make sure the soldier involve is brought to book and those involved arrested and dealt with accordingly.
The Federal lawmaker appealed to Warri residents to remain calm maintain law and order and comply woth the Delta state government directive of stay-at-home order put in place to contain the COVID-19.
