Oba of Benin Decries Influx of Arms and Other Dangerous Weapons
The Palace of the Oba of Benin yesterday condemned what it described as proliferation of arms and other dangerous weapons in some communities in Benin Kingdom.
It said it was regrettable that youths of the affected communities have turned the areas into war zones due to disagreements over ownership of land.
Four persons were reportedly killed, while houses and cars were razed last week in Okhoromi community, Oredo Local Government Area, following clashes by rival gangs over the ownership of land in the community.
Reacting in a statement yesterday, the Obasogie of Benin, Chief Eduwu Ekhator, also chairman of the
Committee on Peace and Conflict Resolution, who hinted that the Oba of Benin had summoned the Enigies and other elders for a meeting, stressed the need for youths to embrace peace to avoid further bloodshed in the kingdom.
