After
declaring Tompolo wanted for months, the Nigerian Army have resolved to arrest
the ex-militant leader following recent bombings of oil installations in the
Niger-Delta region.
It
has been gathered that troops of the Nigerian Army stormed the home of
ex-militant leader, Chief Government Ekpemupolo, popularly known as Tompolo in
a bid to arrest him after laying a siege
to the building for several hours.
According
to a report by Punch, the soldiers made their way into the building after
several gunshots. The building which is said to be owned by Tompolo, also
served as a guesthouse.
The
soldiers were also said to have broken into the community shrine (Oporoza
Temple), destroying important artifacts after they failed to apprehend Tompolo,
who was their prime target.
Tompolo
is believed to be the chief priest of the Gbaramatu goddess. The temple is a
stone throw from the invaded guest house.
Spokesman
for the Ijaw Youth Council, Eric Omare,
while confirming the invasion, called on the federal government to leave
the people of Gbaramatu alone. Omare, who spoke with our correspondent on the
telephone, also confirmed the arrest of the occupants, who he said were merely
community youths.
A
community youth leader, identified as Mr Raph, who also confirmed the incident,
said women and children were fleeing the community for safety. Raph said he was
calling from his hideout, where he had been since the soldiers took over the
community.
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