Uwheru, an Urhobo kingdom in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State, is made up of 21 communities including Orhoro, Erovie, Agadama, Urede, Egbo, Owarovwo, Ogode, Oreba, Avwon, Iwhouvbe, Iwhodja, Ode, Oguname, Owarie, Iwhegbo and Iwherhe.

After PREMIUM TIMES' visit in March, the state government pledged financial support for the families of the deceased.

Also, the state government promised to open an education trust fund to sponsor the education of children of the victims.

"I feel better but the government should help us protect our community," Mr Osieta told our reporter.

He added that the state government has donated N10 million for the Education Trust Fund "and the cheque has been issued to the elders of the community, saddled with the responsibility of managing it."