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Dickson Urges Police To Probe Killing …At APC Rally As APC Protests, Demands Police Protection

Published

7 years ago

February 6, 2019

Bayelsa State governor, Seriake Dickson, has called on the police to investigate the violence that marred last Saturday’s campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) campaign at Tungbabiri community in Sagbama Local Government Area of the state, which led to the death of one person with 17 others injured.
Dickson in a statement last Monday in Yenagoa by Director of Strategic Communication, Government House, Nathan Egba-Ologo, particularly urged the police to “bring all the culprits involved in the violence that led to the killing of a citizen in the area to book.”
He said his administration had always emphasised the need to have violence-free campaigns for elections in Bayelsa, and would not tolerate any act that could threaten the peace in the state.
Dickson urged the police to ensure the arrest and prosecution of those behind the death of the victim as well as the thugs who burnt houses and destroyed property in the community.
He advised the leadership of opposition parties in the state not to capitalise on the unfortunate incident to foment crisis in the state.
He stressed that a planned protest rally by some opposition elements in the state was unnecessary, adding that the security agencies should be allowed to do their jobs without any interference from any quarters.
The governor said, “I wish to make it clear once again that this government has zero tolerance for political violence. I condemn all forms of political violence irrespective of political parties. As a government, we have made it clear that we are committed to peaceful election in the state.
“I call on the police authorities and all the relevant security agencies to investigate and bring all the perpetrators of this needless violence to book.
Meanwhile, the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Bayelsa State last Monday staged a protest over alleged killing of its members ahead the general elections.
Former governor and leader of APC in Bayelsa State Chief Timipre Sylva and Minister of State for Agriculture, Sen. Heineken Lokpobiri led the protest to the police command headquarters in Yenagoa.
Sylva, while addressing thousands of party followers, who marched from the party secretariat to the police headquarters, described the killing of an APC member at a rally in Sagbama as unacceptable.

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Edo CP Vows Justice For Slain NSCDC Operatives

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Commissioner of Police in Edo State, Mr. Monday Agbonika, has vowed to hunt down and bring to justice those behind the killing of eight NSCDC operatives in the State.

Agbonika gave the assurance on Tuesday during an on-the-spot assessment of the attack scene, which also involved the abduction of a Chinese national.

Describing the incident as “a dastardly act that will not go unpunished”, the Commissioner expressed condolences to the Edo State Command of the NSCDC.

He paid tribute to the fallen operatives, describing them as “gallant personnel who paid the ultimate price in the line of duty.”

“We stand in solidarity with the NSCDC in this grief. Their sacrifice will not be in vain, and Edo people should expect justice”, Agbonika said.

In a separate meeting with Chinese community members at BUA Cement, Okpella, the police chief assured that efforts were ongoing to rescue the abducted expatriate alive.

“Our men are on the ground, and operations have been intensified. We are determined to rescue the kidnapped victim and prevent further incidents in the area”, he said.

Agbonika appealed for calm among residents, urging cooperation through timely and credible intelligence to aid ongoing security operations.

“Security is a collective responsibility. We call on residents to support us with information. Together, we will defeat criminals threatening Edo’s peace”, he added.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and properties, stressing that it would not relent until the attackers were arrested and justice delivered.

The Tide’s source reports that the Okpella attack occurred on Friday.

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Police Nab Suspected Illicit Drugs Dealer In Delta

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Police Command in Delta State has arrested a suspected female illicit drugs dealer in Ughelli North Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Spokesman, SP Bright Edafe, disclosed this in a statement made available to newsmen in Warri on Wednesday.

Edafe said the suspect was nabbed alongside her three apprentices on August 29 by the police operatives attached to the Ughelli Area Command.

He said the operatives carried out the raid following credible information on the activities of some individuals that indulged in the sale of illicit drugs within Afisere/Ughelli town.

“The operatives trailed and arrested a drug baron who operates a chemist store in Afisere Community alongside three of her apprentices.

“The suspect led the operatives to her house at Afisere and a search warrant was executed.

“Exhibits recovered from the suspects included: 355 bottles of CSC codeine, 57 rolls of 50MG tramadol capsules, 335 rolls of 100mg tramadol capsules.

“Others were: 33 rolls of 200mg super royal, seven backwoods, 540 sachets of swinol capsules and 16 cups of Canadian liquid cannabis”, he said.

The police spokesman said investigation further revealed that the suspect was a major dealer in illicit drugs in Ughelli and its environs.

Edafe added that investigation in the matter was ongoing.

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C’River Assembly extends Bekwarra LG Chairman’s Suspension By 3 Months

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1 week ago

September 12, 2025

The Tide

The Cross River State House of Assembly has extended the suspension of the Bekwarra Council Chairman, Ms. Theresa Ushie, to 90 days.

Speaker of the Assembly, Mr. Elvert Ayambem, made the remark on Wednesday during plenary.

The Tide’s source recalls that Ushie was suspended on June 10 for three months on allegations of corruption, misconduct and abuse of power.

The suspension followed a petition from the Bekwarra Local Government Legislative Council, signed by eight of its members, who also attempted to impeach her.

Ayambem explained that the extension was to allow the House Committee on Judiciary, Public Service Matters, Public Petitions and Conflict Resolution more time to investigate the petition written against the chairman by the Bekwarra Legislature.

The House had earlier deliberated on a motion calling for the extension of the office of the LGA Acting Chairman, Mr. Egbung Obama, before agreeing to extend Ushie’s suspension.

In his remarks, Chairman of the Investigative Committee and member, representing Abi State Constituency, Mr. Davies Etta, said the committee needed more time to carry out a thorough investigation.

Ushie was elected as Bekwarra Local Government Council Chairman and sworn-in in November 2024.