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...

ROBBERS CAUGHT FROM OTUKPO BANK ROBBERY + POLICE PRESS RELEASE. (VIDEO/PHOTO).

 


Four members were arrested from the gang of the Oturkpo bank robbery yesterday 
Two have been killed.

But according to the police 
Read below 

BENUE STATE POLICE COMMAND 

PRESS RELEASE

21ST OCTOBER 2023


OTUKPO BANK ROBBERY; POLICE ACTION.


On  20/10/2023 at about 1615hrs, armed  robbers invaded Access, First, Zenith, UBA and Stanbic bank Otukpo simultaneously. The Otukpo Divisional Police Officer, CSP. John Adikwu and other Police teams in the area engaged them in a gun dwell but were unable to prevent their attack on the banks. 


More police teams in collaboration with other security agents have been deployed to Otukpo to assist in stabilizing the area and prevent these robbers from escaping.


The robbers who were intercepted along Otukpo-Taraku road engaged officers in a gun duel and two of the robbers died in the process. Other gang members abandoned their vehicles and escaped into the forest area and are been chased by the police.


The DPO who sustained a gunshot injury on his stomach and three other police officers have been confirmed dead at the hospital. Other persons who  sustained gunshot injuries in the bank have been moved to the hospital for treatment. Investigation is ongoing at the moment


SP ANENE SEWUESE CHATHERINE

POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER 

FOR

 COMMISSIONER OF POLICE BENUE STATE COMMAND

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