Boroh Spreads Message of Peace, Spends Democracy Day In Tompolo's Stronghold

While Nigerians were celebrating their Democracy Day, the special Adviser to the President on Niger Delta and the Coordinator of the Niger Delta Presidential Amnesty Programme was busy in the creeks finding a lasting solution to the recent attacks on the nations oil and gas installations in the region.

After series of meetings in Warri, Delta State, General Boroh surprised many by paying an unscheduled visit to Oproza in Gbaramatu Kingdom. This community is tagged as the strong hold of the wanted Ex Militant Leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo alias Tompolo and was just recently taken over by Nigerian Military forces.

After a thorough inspection of the community, Gen Boroh payed a courtesy call on the traditional ruler, HRH Pere Naira Williams Ogoba. the Gbaramatu Monach,warmly welcomed the Amnesty boss, but quickly expressed his displeasure on the way and manner his community was treated. He insisted that the people of Gbaramatu are peace loving and willing to help the Federal Government move the Nation forward. He also pleaded with with the retired General to ask the soldiers on ground to be calm and gentile in the way they carry out their duties.

In his response, General Boroh apologized for any wrong perception the people of Gbaramatu have of the military operation. He also expressed his concern with the way vandals are freely carrying out mayhem without the community interceding.

"It is saddening that the activities of these vandals, is having a direct effect on the economy of the nation," Gen Boroh said. He promised to take the message of peace back to the President and pleaded with the King to send the same message of peace to his people.