AGAIN, GOV DIRI TASKS TRADITIONAL RULERS TO MAINTAIN PEACE, SECURITY AT KING AWALA'S CORONATION . (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE

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 Again, Gov Diri Tasks Traditional Rulers To Maintain Peace, Security At King Awala's Coronation  Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has again urged traditional rulers to remain focused on the maintenance of peace, security and stability in their various domains as part of their contribution towards the development of the state. Governor Diri made the call at the weekend during the coronation ceremony ofHis Royal Majesty King Victor Awala, Ebeni-Ibe the Eighth (VIII) of Atissa Kingdom in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, at the Bishop Dimieari Grammar School, Yenagoa, the state capital. Represented by his deputy, Dr Peter Akpe, the Bayelsa Chief Executive acknowledged the critical role traditional rulers play in society as the custodians of culture and tradition, stressing that his administration will continue to hold them in high esteem. Expressing gratitude to the Chiefs and people of Epie-Atissa for their peaceful disposition, Governor Diri, noted...

FOUNDER OF OPC DR FASEHUN,SAID OPC IS NOT LICENSED TO CARRY FIRE-ARMS.?

              According to the founder of  O'dua Peoples Congress {OPC} Dr Frederick Fasehun said today monday that the group was not licensed to carry firearms.He spoke on telephone to pressmen that the organisation had no legal rights to carry arms.''My members know my position on illegal arms possession.They do not carry arms near me if they do so,it is at their own risk and not the organisation.Those making allegations on arms carry must be sure of their facts so as not to be sued for libel.The police at all times must consider circumstances of allegations and evidence on ground in handling allegations of illegal carrying of arms''.The group Deputy Commandant said ''The group had plans of meeting with the Federal Government to make the group a Federal Agency''.Lagos state Police Public Relations Officer,D.S.P Kenneth Nwosu had said that ''Anyone carrying any fire arm must be licensed by the competent authority.So whatever name any group is called,either vigilante or non vigilante,possessing any illegal firearm is a criminal act.If it is not licensed by the Commissioner Police of that particular state,the person will be arrested and charged for illegal possession of firearm''.

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  1. If we arm any group,we are creating a militia group that may one day create chaos in the country. abeg they should only wield only batons.

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