Soldiers
on Saturday afternoon broke into 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.
Punch learnt that 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.
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