By ABAH SUNDAY
Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has been commended for the remarkable improvements recorded under his leadership in the protection of lives and property in the Niger Delta and other regions of the country.
The commendation was made by Senator Biobarakuma W. Degi-Eremienyo at his residence in Abuja while addressing newsmen on recent developments in Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri) Community.
Senator Degi-Eremienyo stated that in spite of the commendable efforts of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in the maintenance of Peace and Security, it is regrettable to note that under the watch and encouragement of Policemen deployed to Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri) since August, 2023 for the Bayelsa State Governorship election, the community had witnessed killing of innocent people, vandalisation and massive looting of property from several houses including the Senator’s residence in Nembe.
Senator Degi-Eremienyo expressed shock that his residence located within the quarters where the Police men are stationed was not spared.
He therefore, passionately call on the Inspector-General of Police to withdraw all the Policemen deployed from outside Bayelsa State Police command to Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri), as the Policemen, having apparently overstayed any form of perceived usefulness and should be made to account for the perpetuation of these crimes under their surveillance.
The Senator also expressed appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri, for the concerted efforts made at sustaining unity and peaceful communal life among the people of Nembe.
He appealed to Governor Diri to continue to drive the process of peaceful resolution of the conflict and reconciliation to guarantee free in-and-out movement of all indigenes of the Community.
In a related development, Senator Degi-Eremienyo has appealed to the chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, men and women of Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri) to allow the collective interest and aspirations of the people of the community to override personal interest.
He emphasised the need for stake holders to accept sincere, brotherly peace talks as the best option on the way forward.
Lamenting that his remedial efforts to nip the conflict in the bud was jettisoned, the Senator warned that any attempt to kill the Bassambiri spirit under any circumstances would incur the wrought of the ancestors and posterity.
