APC Lawmaker Arrested For ‘Masterminding’ Attack On Deputy Commissioner Of Police In Bayelsa

Honourable Israel Sunny-Goli, an All Progressives Congress (APC)
lawmaker representing Brass Constituency 1, and the Federal House
of Representatives member-elect representing Nembe/Brass
Constituency, has been arrested by the Police for masterminding the
attack on Kola Okunola, a Deputy Commissioner of Police.

The incident took place in Twon, Brass in Bayelsa State last
Sunday.

Two other persons were arrested in connection with the
incident.

A statement by ACP Frank Mba, the Force Public Relations
Officer, issued on Friday on the matter read: “The Police have
arrested Hon. Israel Sunny Goli, the mastermind and ringleader of
the irresponsible, unprovoked and unwarranted attack on a Deputy
Commissioner of Police, DCP Kola Okunola, in Twon, Brass, Bayelsa
State, on Sunday, 24th February, 2019. Two other persons arrested
in connection with the incident are Tamarapreye Victor, ‘m’ 34yrs
and Azi Newton ‘m’ 34yrs.

“Hon. Israel Sunny Goli, a candidate of one of the major
political parties in the House of Representatives elections in
Brass Constituency, Bayelsa State, was arrested in his hideout
somewhere in Abuja this morning, 1st March, 2019, in a
well-coordinated covert operation.

“His arrest is in line with the directive of the Inspector
General of Police, Ag. IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, mni for the immediate
arrest, comprehensive investigation and diligent prosecution of all
persons involved in the Sunday, 24th February, 2019 attack on the
DCP in Twon, Brass, Bayelsa State.

“It would be recalled that while leading the team providing
protection for INEC officials, voters and materials, DCP Kola
Okunola was brutally attacked and molested by thugs led by Hon.
Israel Sunny Goli. Meanwhile, effort is ongoing by the Police to
apprehend other members of the gang involved in the unwholesome
attack on the officer.

“As we go into the Governorship/House of Assembly Elections
slated for Saturday, 9th March, 2019, the IGP reiterates his
earlier warning that the Nigeria Police Force under his watch will
not condone any act of assault against any member of the public,
including the personnel of the Force legitimately assigned to
protect the sanctity of the ballot.”