Militants running out of patience as Buhari is warned, told what to do
- Militants in the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria recently stopped attacks on oil facilities as the federal government met with leaders from the area
- A monarch, Alfred Papapreye Diete-Spiff, has revealed the latest development in Bayelsa state and wants the federal government to act immediately
The Amayanabo of Twon-Brass in Bayelsa state, Alfred Papapreye Diete-Spiff, has revealed that militants in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria are running out of patience with the federal government.
Diete-Spiff warned the Muhammadu Buhari and his government to immediately set up a high-powered team to negotiate with the militant for peace to be sustained in the region.
King Alfred Diete-Spiff
The militants under various groups recently stopped attacks on oil installations and it is believed that this is because of the intervention of some leaders in the region.
King Diete-Spiff, a former military governor of old Rivers state, spoke in Asaba, the Delta state, saying traditional rulers had intervened but that the government must act fast.
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According to a report by Today, the monarch said: “We have spoken with them and they have been quite understanding. Their prayer is God give us patience, but please hurry.
“We will use mediation skills to get results. The elders are already in consultation with the youths who have spelt out 15 points to be addressed by government.
"In the meantime, the youths have also added some other points which they thought were not fully included in the first one. So about 20 points are on the table for discussion and resolution.
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"So, it is a matter of time. The teams will make recommendations to the Federal Government for implementation,” he said.