…gov relaxes curfew in state
ONYEDI GABRIEL, PORT HARCOURT
Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, said at the weekend that some of the gunmen responsible for the ambushes and killing of security personnel in the state have been arrested and would face the full wrath of the law.
The governor also announced the relaxation of the curfew in Obio-Akpor and Port Harcourt local government areas as well as Port Harcourt International Airport from 8:30 pm to 6:00 am beginning from Sunday.
Wike, in a state broadcast on Saturday evening, said measures the state government had undertaken so far to check the recent attacks on security checkpoints and the killing of some security personnel yielded positive results.
He said: “Thank heavens, those responsible for the premeditated ambushes and murders of security personnel in the state have been apprehended and are now facing the bitter venom of our laws as none that is proven to be criminally liable will escape the fury and crushing impact of justice.
“We wish to reassure every citizen and resident that we are able, willing and ready to act directly and decisively, and at any time, with the full weight of our government to forestall every security threat to our state from any person, group or quarters.”
He explained that after yet another review of the prevailing security situation and in particular, the effect of the curfew on citizens, the State Security Council decided to relax the curfew a little for Obio/Akpor and Port Harcourt Local Government Areas as well as the Port Harcourt International Airport.