{"id":165143,"date":"2025-06-01T11:43:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T10:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/ochetoha-kidoma-condemns-rising-insecurity-amid-killings-kidnappings-in-idoma-communities"},"modified":"2025-06-01T12:47:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:47:12","slug":"ochetoha-kidoma-condemns-rising-insecurity-amid-killings-kidnappings-in-idoma-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/all-news\/ochetoha-kidoma-condemns-rising-insecurity-amid-killings-kidnappings-in-idoma-communities","title":{"rendered":"Ochetoha K\u2019Idoma condemns rising insecurity amid killings, kidnappings in Idoma communities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Ochetoha K\u2019Idoma Forum, the apex socio-cultural organization of the Idoma community, has condemned the rising insecurity in Idoma communities amid recent killings and kidnappings.<\/p>\n<p>Daily Post reports that in recent months, violence including armed attacks, killings, and abductions have plagued parts of the Idoma region, particularly in Otukpo, Agatu, Apa, and the latest kidnapping along the Owukpa\u2013Orokam road in Ogbadibo Local Government Area.<\/p>\n<p>These incidents have resulted in loss of lives, destruction of farmlands, displacement of residents and widespread fear that threatens the social and economic wellbeing of the people.<\/p>\n<p>In a communique\u0301 issued at the conclusion of its 32nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Saturday in Otukpo, delegates from branches across Nigeria expressed grave concern over the deteriorating security situation.<\/p>\n<p>The AGM strongly condemned the escalating threats posed by herdsmen attacks, kidnappings, and other violent crimes, which have crippled agricultural activities and disrupted daily life.<\/p>\n<p>It called for urgent intervention by the government and security agencies to protect lives and restore peace.<\/p>\n<p>The forum also stressed the need for unified community action and enhanced local intelligence gathering to effectively address these security challenges.<\/p>\n<p>It urged all stakeholders to collaborate with traditional institutions, including His Royal Majesty, the Och\u2019Idoma, to foster peace and development in the Idoma nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe continued insecurity threatens not only the safety of our people but also the progress and prosperity of our homeland,\u201d the communique\u0301 stated.<\/p>\n<p>The communique\u0301 was signed by Prof Robert Ogbanje Okwori (Chairman), Dr. Ojoh Raphael (Member) and Paul Samuel Edeh Esq. 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