By Chancel Bomadi Sunday, Bomadi

Niger Delta activist and Chief Executive Officer, Centre for Peace and Environmental Justice, CEPEJ, Comrade (Dr) Sheriff Mulade, has lauded the Nigeria military over the release of the detained traditional ruler of Ewu kingdom, HRM Clement Ikolo, who was arraigned in connection with the killing of soldiers at Okuama, a community under his kingdom in Ughelli South local government area of Delta State.

Mulade, lauding the military for the monarch’s release in a statement issued, yesterday, noted that the decision of the military had once again, shown their respect for the traditional institution.

Mulade, who is the Ibe Serimowei of Gbaramatu Kingdom in Warri South West local government area, said: “The military has shown professionalism and respect for the traditional institution, which is saddled with the responsibility of promoting cultural and traditional heritage, as well as sustainable security in their domains to compliment government security efforts.

“It is imperative to note that, the good and peace-loving people of Ewu Kingdom were thrown into confusion and devastating situation over the detention of their monarch, who personally turned himself in following his wanted declaration by the Nigerian military over the killing of 17 soldiers in his kingdom.

“I urge the people of Okuama and Ewu kingdom to embrace peace with their neighbours and work with the military high command to fish out the perpetrators of the heinous and barbaric killing of our 17 soldiers to exonerate the people of their alleged complexity.

“I want to commend and appreciate Mr. President, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, the Governor of Delta State, Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori, political officeholders and traditional rulers who intervened in managing the situation and the eventual release of the Ovie of Ewu kingdom.

“I equally call on all Nigerians to support and appreciate our security agencies to enable them deliver on their national assignment of providing and safeguarding our dear nation, as it is worthy of note that security is a collective responsibility for a better Nation”.