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Ijaw Forum canvasses adoption of community-based initiative to tackle insecurity
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By Adesina Wahab
To stem the rising tide of insecurity in the country, the Ijaw Elders’ Consultative Forum has called for the adoption of the community-based initiative, expressing optimism that it will work.
This is just as the group promised to work with the relevant stakeholders in the Niger Delta region to ensure the safety of lives and property of the people.
The group stated this in a communique issued at the end of its meeting held in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
The Forum noted with concern the militarization of the region as well as the rising tension, stressing the need for a collaborative effort to promote the community-based initiative on security.