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...

A CAMRY CAR CARRYING FUEL,EXPLODED TODAY ALONG OSHODI APAPA EXPRESSWAY.

                      Today tuesday morning,there was chaos around Fagbems petrol station along Oshodi Apapa expressway,after a Toyota Camry saloon car exploded.The car belonging to an Army personnel identified as Lasisi Adeleye caught up in flames after a Mercedes Benz 1428 truck marked AKM162ZW,driving recklessly,hit it from the rear.It was gathered that in the process of avoiding severe impact with the truck which was involved in dangerous overtaking,the Camry knocked down a passerby who fell and sustained leg injury.The Camry was carrying 25 litres kegs filled with fuel in the boot,and was avoiding crushing the victim.The Camry somersaulted,crossing the median on the expressway.Sensing danger,the army officer was said to have ran out of the vehicle unhurt before it eventually hit the padestrian walkway and exploded.Immediately the incident occurred at about 7am,motorists on the bust expressway scampered for safety while others assitsted the injured man off harm's way.The truck driver identified as Joseph Chima,a resident of 50,Emodi Street,Olodi Apapa was said to have attempted to flee but he was caught by the army officer who took him to the nearest police station to make an entry.Officers of the Federal Road Safety Corps got to the scene few minutes and assisted the injured man into their patrol van.According to Assistant Corps Commander,Emmanuel Edeh,the unidentified victim was taken to New Age Hospital,Kirirkiri Apapa where it was discovered he was responding to treatment.Investigation is ongoing.One more photo below.                                                                                                                                                                       

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