Gov. Diri Warns Youths Against Criminality . . . Gifts Police Additional 28 Vehicles
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Gov. Diri
by Our CorrespondentThe Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has cautioned youths not to engage in criminal activities as it is an ill-wind that blows no one no good.
Sen. Diri gave the warning on Tuesday, July 12th during the 17th state security council meeting in Government House, Yenagoa.
While condemning the kidnap of the former commissioner for Special Duties (Federal Projects) in the state, Mr. Mike Ogiasa, he stressed that his administration had zero tolerance for crime and criminality and all those involved in the kidnap would not go scot-free.
He added that the state government was working to ensure that Mr. Ogiasa regains his freedom.
Diri urged the youths to seek legitimate means of making money rather than resorting to crime, stressing that the government had the capacity to deal with perpetrators.
Governor Diri called on the people to support the government’s efforts to secure the state by availing relevant security agencies of necessary information as government alone cannot successfully tackle insecurity.
His words: “Let no youth be used to terrorise our brothers and sisters. Recently, a video clip of a kidnapped former commissioner has been in circulation. Unfortunately, people take pleasure in using it to give a negative connotation and image about our state.
“The government is not sleeping on that matter. We are working on it and by God’s grace we believe and hope that the victim will come out alive.
“Ijaw people are known for honesty, truth and hard work. No youth should be deceived into commiting crime and see it as a legitimate means of livelihood.
“My administration has declared a zero tolerance for crime. So, I again advise our youths to move away from crime and criminality. The government has the capacity to deal with situations like this.
“Our country is facing security challenges. These are not normal times. So, we need the support of the people. Be vigilant, cooperate with government and the security agencies by availing them of necessary information.
“Mike Ogiasa must be released immediately. Security agents are working on it and I am sure in the end we will triumph.”
In a related development, Governor Diri has handed over additional 28 Hilux vehicles to the state police command to combat crime.
The vehicles were received by the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ben Okolo.
It would be recalled that last December, 2021, the governor also presented 50 patrol vehicles and 40 motorbikes to the security agencies in the state.
