By Emma Arubi
REPENTANT Ex-militants from Delta Central district of the state Thursday said that the appointment of their leader, ‘Gen’ Austin Ogedegbe into the Delta State Waterways Security Committee, DSWSC, by Governor Emmanuel Uduaghan was based purely on hard work and charged others seeking political patronage to ensure peace, security and safety in their respective areas.

The group from the defunct Piro-pere camp in a statement by its Chairman, Kingsley Muturu; Abraham Vwanghe, secretary general and Collins Arigo, P.R.O commended Governor Uduaghan for the recognition accorded their leader and charged others to earn their recognition through hard work and stop blackmailing others.

They said they have ensured safety in the waterways and called on all legitimate persons plying the rivers to do so without fear of molestation, even as they warned all persons engaged in illegal business to stay clear of the state waters.

While congratulating the Governor on his recent victories, they promised to continue to work in pursuant to the state’s three point agenda to make it a safe haven for investors and the envy of other states in the federation.