Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara has charged security agencies in the state to smoke out the killers of late SP Bako Angbashim, the Ahoada Divisional Police Officer, DPO, who was brutality murdered by some criminals at Ahoada two days ago
He specifically tasked the security agencies to get the prime suspect (Gift Okpara Okpolowu) at all costs as a clear statement that the state is not a haven for criminals.
Briefing the Press shortly after an Emergency Security Council Meeting in Government House, Port Harcourt on Sunday, September 10, 2023, the Governor who described the incident as unfortunate and barbaric, sympathized with the Nigerian Police and the family of the slain officer and vowed to make Rivers State unsafe for criminal activities.
Sir Fubara who expressed confidence in the security agencies to apprehend the culprits, said a bounty has been placed on them while pointing out that Rivers State has never been a haven for criminals”
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Governor Fubara said “It is really unfortunate that in our state where we are doing everything to reduce the crime rate, a group of miscreants portray the state as being unsafe, We honestly feel very sad over this incident. As a government, we will not rest until whoever is responsible for this act is brought to book.”
“We have gone further to show our commitment to this issue by placing a bounty on the criminals and also suspending the traditional ruler of that locality. We will do everything on our part to ensure we get to the end of this matter, we must get him at all costs. Rivers State has never and will not be a home of criminality. I believe that the calibre of men that are heading the security unit of the state will do everything within their powers to settle these matters.”
Those who attended the Emergency Security Meeting include Brig. Gen. E. U. Effiong, 6 Division Garrison Commander Nigerian Army; Group Captain A. H. Idris, Commander 115, Special Operation Group; Commodore D.O.C. Igbo, Commander NNS, Pathfinder; CP Polycap Emeka Nwonyi, Rivers State Commissioner of Police; the Director of the Department of State Services, Rivers State Command and Commandant Basil Igwebueze, NSCDC Commandant, Rivers State Command
