The Bayelsa State Government has expressed dismay over
the shooting incident during a political rally organised in the state on
Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to the Federal Capital
Territory Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike.
The state government in a statement issued by the
Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Mrs. Obiuwou
Koku-Obiyai, on Saturday night called on the Inspector-General of Police and
the police authorities in the state to unravel those behind the incident at the
rally ground.
The government expressed concern that the shooting was
not a coincidence as the organisers had earlier threatened that “the good, the
bad and the ugly” would attend the event.
It wondered why a gathering that was expected to be
peaceful turned violent with some persons reportedly injured.
The statement urged the police to immediately commence
investigation in order to bring to book anyone found culpable.
While noting that the event negated guidelines for
political activities as stipulated in the Electoral Act and by the Independent
National Electoral Commission (INEC), the government observed that it was held
on the camp ground of a religious organisation.
It warned political groups in the state not to drag
religious organisations into their partisan activities that desecrate sacred
places of worship.
It further stated that it would not hesitate to
sanction any religious organisation that breach the law.
The government restated its commitment to sustaining
the peace in the state as well as ensuring the security of lives and property
of all residents.
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