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Governor Wike orders destruction of criminal hideouts in Rivers

by Nwani Chisom
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The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike has ordered the destruction of all criminal hideouts in Ahoada, Elele, Eleme and Onne local government areas, in order to prevent another attempt to undermine security of the State.

The governor said These criminals are currently feeling the hotness in Rivers State as they’ve Suspended their foolish attack on targeted security posts and personnel.

“This was the reason we ordered the destruction of all the shanties and makeshift structures located along Elele to Ahoada expanse of the East–West road to deny the criminals the opportunity to continue to undermine our security from these hideouts, the Governor said.

“We have equally decided to destroy all the shanties, illegal shops and mechanic sheds along the Eleme to Onne stretch of the East-West road having discovered these places also as hideouts and operational bases for criminals and criminal activities in the State.

“Consequently, I hereby direct owners of such shanties and illegal structures along the Eleme – Onne axis of the East-West road to vacate the area within two weeks from today 11th June 2021 as the State Government will go ahead to destroy these structures without any further notice.

”Governor Wike said Government is not unmindful of the economic effect these measures will have or may have had on residents carrying out businesses in the affected areas. He, however stressed that government is merely discharging its constitutional responsibility to advance the collective security of all with no ethnic targets in mind or attachment to political sentiments.
He said Further.

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