OWAN NATION VOICE

🚨 BREAKING NEWS! GUNMEN STRIKE AGAIN, KIDNAPPING A FAMILY IN ERAH, EDO STATE 🚨 Our hearts sink as we bear witness to yet another heart-wrenching incident of abduction in Erah, Owan Federal Constituency of Edo State. Last night, a family visiting their hometown fell victim to the clutches of unknown gunmen who callously snatched them away from their loved ones. The concerned citizens of Erah are calling out for help, as they find themselves in a dire situation. Without a police station or any form of government security presence, the people of Erah are left with their local vigilante group to protect them. However, these brave individuals lack the necessary equipment and ammunition to truly combat the rising tide of crime in their community. In times like these, unity and support are pivotal. Let us stand together and demand help for the people of Erah. We urge the Commissioner of Police of the Edo State Police Command to swiftly take action and deploy police forces to Erah Fore

  **FROM OWAN NATION OF EDO STATE** 💔 HEARTBREAKING NEWS FROM OWAN NATION OF EDO STATE, NIGERIA  💔 **A CALL FOR ACTION BEYOND GRIEF** The Owan Nation in Edo State, Nigeria, usually known for its serene landscapes and vibrant cultural tapestry, endured a night of terror on January 27 th , 2024. Along the Afuze Road, between Uokha and Igue Saleh, a brutal kidnapping operation unfolded, leaving casualties among both the local vigilantes and the Nigerian Police Force. This wasn't a mere act of violence; it was a blow to the very heart of a peaceful community, a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities facing rural areas in the face of escalating criminal activity. *BLOOD SPILLED ON AFUZE-OTUO ROAD:* Reports paint a chilling picture. The kidnappers, operating with chilling efficiency and armed with superior weaponry, targeted unsuspecting travelers on the lonely stretch between Uokha and Igue Saleh. Hearing the desperate cries, the brave vigilantes of the Owan Nation, their hearts fue

#WHY OWAN AND AKOKO-EDO MUST STAND TOGETHER FOR UMAKHIHE IN THE EDO GUBERNATORIAL ELECTION,,,,,,,,By Fred A.A   For decades, the vibrant cultures and fertile lands of Owan and Akoko-Edo have stood in stark contrast to the neglect they've endured. For over five decades, the cries for development have echoed through valleys and whispered over hills, only to be met by silence. But now, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of Dr. Ernest Afolabi Umakhihe, and it's our collective responsibility, as sons and daughters of Owan and Akoko-Edo, to unite and propel him towards the Edo State Governorship Our ancestral lands bear the scars of marginalization. Crumbling roads snake through our towns, mocking the idea of progress. Education, the key to unlocking potential, remains a distant dream for many, with the absence of state or federal higher institutions within our borders. The grip of poverty tightens with each passing day, its shadow reaching into every corner of our communities.