OPU NEMBE CRISIS: Sen. Drgi Commends IGP, Wants Withdrawal of Police Officers Outside of Bayelsa Command

The Inspector – General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has been commended for the remarkable improvements recorded under his leadership in the protection of lives and property in the Niger Delta and other regions of the Country. The commendation was made by Senator Biobarakuma W.

Degi-Eremienyo at his residence in Abuja while addressing media men on recent developments in Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri) Community.

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Senator Degi – Eremienyo stated that inspite of the commendable efforts of the Nigeria Police Force in the maintenance of Peace and Security, it is regrettable to note that under the watch and encouragement of Policemen deployed to Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri) since August, 2023 for the Bayelsa State Governorship election, the Community had witnessed killing of innocent people, vandalization and massive looting of property from several houses including the Senator’s residence in Nembe.

Senator Degi – Eremienyo expressed shock that his residence located within the quarters where the Police men are stationed was not spared.
Senator Degi – Eremienyo therefore, passionately call on the Inspector-General of Police to withdraw all the Policemen deployed from outside Bayelsa State Police command to Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri), as the Policemen have apparently overstayed any form of perceived usefulness and should be made to account for the perpetuation of these crimes under their surveillance.

Senator Degi – Eremienyo also expressed appreciation to His Excellency, Governor Douye Diri for the concerted efforts made at sustaining unity and peaceful communal life among the people of Nembe. He earnestly appealed to Governor Diri to continue to drive the process of peaceful resolution of the conflict and reconciliation to guarantee free in and out movement of all indigenes of the Community.

In a related development, Senator Degi – Eremienyo has appealed to the chiefs, elders, opinion leaders, men and women of Opu-Nembe (Bassambiri) to allow the collective interest and aspirations of the people of the Community to override personal interest. He emphasized the need for stake holders to accept sincere, brotherly peace talks as the best option, on the way forward. Senator Degi – Eremienyo lamented that his remedial efforts to nip the conflict in the bud was jettisoned, adding that any attempt to kill the Bassambiri SPIRIT under any circumstances will incur the wrought of the ancestors and posterity.