ABUJA – The Bayelsa
State Waterways Security Task Force led by an ex-militant leader, Africanus
Ukparasia also known as “Gen. Africa” has nabbed a gang suspected to have been
responsible for the August 8 killing of three soldiers at Tombi waterside
in
Nembe area of the state.
This was disclosed in a statement issued Tuesday in
Abuja and signed by Mr Ukparasia. Although the taskforce was only recently
inaugurated, the ex-militant leader said he “has been working behind the
scenes to halt pipeline vandalism in Bayelsa State for some months now” and has
renewed his warning to criminals to desist from their acts of criminality or
leave Bayelsa State, as according to him, there would be no more room for
criminals in the state as his Task Force shall take the battle to them”.
He
said the suspects have been handed over to the appropriate security agencies.
“Gen. Africa who had promised to work with the security agencies to fish out
the perpetrators of the heinous crime, matched words with action when his Task
Force apprehended and handed over the criminals who attacked and killed the
soldiers without any provocation.
“The ex-militant leader who is known for his
vocal stance against pipeline vandalism, sea piracy, kidnapping and other
sundry crimes in Bayelsa State and the Niger Delta region, warned militants and
miscreants to steer clear of the national, state and private assets located in
the state because according to him, criminals would no longer go about
committing crimes unchallenged.
“It would be recalled that since Gen. Africa
started working behind the scenes in Bayelsa state, the issue of pipeline
bombings have reduced to the barest minimum in the state. He warned pipeline
vandals and other criminals not to test his Task Force’s resolve as they would
go after anybody or group that make such attempt. “He advised Bayelsans and
community leaders to report any act of criminality in their areas for prompt
action.
“Gen. Africa also advised the youths of Bayelsa state not to bring bad
reputation to the state and the country by getting involved in crimes such as
pipeline vandalism, kidnapping and sea piracy.
He expressed optimism that the
President Buhari administration will develop the Niger Delta and urged all to
support his government”, the statement read. *VANGUARDNGR*
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