Residents of Ughelli North Local Government Area in Delta State are voicing growing desperation as persistent clashes with armed herdsmen threaten their safety and economic survival. Once manageable disputes over land use have escalated into a severe security crisis affecting regions such as Uwherun, Ohoror, and Agadama. Farmers now work in a climate of terror, fearing violence that has already claimed lives and decimated local agriculture.
Notable figures, including Professor Patrick Muoboghare, have spoken out following the destruction of their own property by cattle rearers. The security situation has reached a critical point with the recent murder of Inspector Danladi Ahmed, who was ambushed by gunmen near the East-West Road. These violent encounters, which include the kidnapping of locals and the killing of police personnel, have created a pervasive atmosphere of instability.
Community leadership, led by figures like Pastor Oghenemakpo Uyo, reports that even small villages like Edjekota-Ogor are now under siege. Despite constant appeals to government officials and the promise of increased security, many residents feel abandoned. Experts suggest that long-term stability will only come through a combination of intelligence-led policing, strict enforcement of agricultural regulations, and the restoration of community safety.
For the people of Ughelli North, the situation is a matter of basic survival. They continue to call for meaningful, decisive government action to secure their farms and protect their families from further harm.