Labour Party House of Representatives candidate for Bende Federal Constituency, Dr. Chima Anyaso, has strongly condemned an alleged incident involving soldiers in Igbere, declaring that such actions will not be tolerated again in the community.
Speaking during a meeting with stakeholders in Igbere over the week, Anyaso said he was disturbed by reports that “some people came to Igbere and used soldiers to manhandle our people.”
“I heard that some people came to Igbere and used soldiers to manhandle our people,” Anyaso told the gathering. “I want to declare that never again will such be allowed in Igbere Land.”
The LP candidate described the alleged use of military personnel against civilians as unacceptable and an affront to the dignity of the people of Igbere. He urged security agencies to operate within the bounds of the law and to prioritize dialogue over force in resolving disputes in the area.
“We are a peaceful people. We welcome development, we welcome law and order, but we will not accept intimidation of our men, women and youths,” he added.
Community leaders at the meeting expressed support for Anyaso’s position, noting rising concerns over security operations in parts of Bende LGA in recent months. Some residents alleged that disputes over land and political disagreements had led to the invitation of armed personnel into the community, though details of the specific incident referenced by Anyaso could not be independently verified at press time.
Anyaso, who is contesting to represent Bende Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives under the Labour Party platform, said part of his legislative agenda would focus on protecting civil rights and ensuring better civil-military relations across the constituency.
He called on traditional rulers, youth groups and security agencies to work together to prevent a recurrence, stressing that Igbere “will remain open to peace, but closed to oppression.”
Efforts to get a reaction from the military authorities as of press time were unsuccessful.
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