Insecurity: Amarata Community Stage Massive Peace Walk, Declare Zero Tolerance for Cultism
The people of Amarata community in Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State on Monday staged a massive peace walk, PulseNets learnt. The demonstration, obtained by PulseNets, was aimed at sending a clear warning to cultists and criminal gangs allegedly responsible for recent violence in the area, including the killing of a police officer last week.
The rally, led by the Paramount Ruler of Amarata, Chief Sam David, brought together traditional leaders, elders, youths, women groups, and concerned residents. Their collective message was firm: “The era of impunity in Amarata is over.”
Addressing the crowd, Chief David strongly condemned the recurring cult clashes and criminal attacks. He declared that Amarata would never again be a sanctuary for criminal gangs, revealing that traditional institutions and security volunteers had reached a resolution to flush out all undesirable elements.
“We have crossed the line of tolerance. From this moment, Amarata will not accommodate cultists or their sponsors. Greenland, Iceland, Bobos, and other gangs must leave our land immediately. Anyone caught disrupting our peace will face decisive consequences,” Chief David told PulseNets during the walk.
The Youth President of Amarata, Comrade Izibeya Excel, also addressed participants. He assured that the youths were ready to reclaim their community from violent gangs.
“We will commence door-to-door monitoring at once. Suspected cultists will be identified and expelled. Our people deserve peace and we are ready to defend it,” Excel said.
Adding his voice, Comrade Gifted Natus, a globally recognized youth leader and proud son of Amarata, unveiled the campaign themed “Operation Set Amarata Free.”
“No one will be exempted. Whether you are an indigene or a stranger, if you are into cultism, drugs, or violence, Amarata will rise against you. This is a fight for freedom and the restoration of values that once defined our community,” Natus told PulseNets.
The peace walk, which covered major streets of Amarata, featured placards with inscriptions such as “Say No to Cultism,” “Enough is Enough,” and “Amarata Must Be Free.” PulseNets observed that residents and bystanders spontaneously joined the march, a sign of the overwhelming frustration with insecurity in the community.
Community stakeholders also used the platform to appeal to government security agencies, the Bayelsa State Government, and neighboring communities to back the initiative. They stressed that collective action was the only way to ensure lasting peace and stability.
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PulseNets recalls that the peace walk comes barely a week after a police officer was killed in Amarata during a cult-related shooting. That tragic incident sparked widespread outrage and fear, further underscoring the deadly grip of cult violence across Bayelsa.
With the launch of Operation Set Amarata Free, Amarata has now declared a “zero tolerance” policy against cultism and violent crimes. Leaders and residents alike believe this marks the beginning of a sustained campaign to reclaim their community from the stranglehold of criminal gangs.
