Wike blows hot over Rivers’ attack

 

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers has strongly condemned the attack on security personnel in Rivers State.

The incident occurred along Omagwa/Isiokpo/Elele Owerri Road in Ikwerre Local Government Area of the state.

Equally important, the Rivers governor described the incident as the barbaric and dastardly; even as he vowed to ensure that the perpetrators do not go scot-free.

Specifically, Wike made this known on Sunday in a statement by his Media Aide, Mr Kelvin Ebiri, in Port Harcourt.

He said: “There is no justification for such a heinous and condemnable attack targeted against innocent security personnel on legitimate duty of protecting life and property in the state.

“The Government of Rivers State is saddened by the unwarranted callous attack on security personnel. We offer our sympathies to the relatives of those who lost their lives in the attack. We condemn this heinous act, share the grief of the security agencies and convey our sincere condolences.’’

Consequently, the governor charged the security agencies to be vigilant; adding that the government and people of Rivers “are in solidarity with security agencies at this difficult times of this unwarranted and mindless violence’’.

Further, Wike reiterated that the culprits must be fished out and brought to justice.

Meanwhile, Owerri, the Imo State capital on Sunday recorded another security incident as daredevil robbers allegedly shot dead three persons.

The incident was confirmed by the Imo State Police Command.

Spokesman of the Command, SP Roland Ikeokwu disclosed that the robbers attacked motorists in Orji area of Owerri; leaving four persons with bullet injuries. Orlando said the victims of the attack had been taken to the Federal Medical Centre, Owerri for treatment.

The incident took place near the Orji Divisional Police Headquarters on Owerri-Okigwe Road around 10.30pm.

Eyewitness accounts reveal that the hoodlums were trailing an unmarked security vehicle. They eventually double-crossed it at Orji and opened fire on the driver. The robbers were said to have also robbed other motorists and commuters in commercial vehicles at the same spot.