Delta State activist, Harrison Gwamnishu, has raised a fresh outcry over the escalating insecurity in vulnerable communities across the state, lamenting that residents have been left with no choice but to seek means of self-protection amid government inaction.
In a strongly worded statement, Gwamnishu expressed deep frustration over what he described as persistent neglect by authorities despite repeated pleas from affected citizens. According to him, communities continue to suffer violent attacks while those responsible for ensuring safety fail to act decisively.
“It’s painful to say this, but the situation has pushed every man to feel he needs something, anything to protect himself. “Who is coming to save us? Nobody. We cry, we shout, we beg, yet nothing changes. Our government watches while innocent people suffer, and it breaks my heart.”
The activist criticised what he called the “silence and abandonment” of rural dwellers, insisting that the poorest communities are the most frequent targets of criminal gangs. He argued that this imbalance is the reason government appears unmoved by the rising threat.
“They keep targeting the poorest of the poor, and that’s exactly why those in government are unbothered. But the day these criminals strike places of real value, that’s when our selfish leaders will suddenly wake up and start equipping our local security.”
Gwamnishu called on security agencies and relevant authorities to urgently strengthen protection in rural areas, warning that lack of action could worsen the already fragile security situation. He urged the Delta State Government to prioritise the safety of all citizens, regardless of socioeconomic status.
Residents in several parts of the country have repeatedly echoed similar concerns in recent months, citing increased incidents of kidnapping, armed attacks, and communal insecurity.
