JUST IN: Wike announces the capture of Bobrisky by the Nigerian Army

Less than 24 hours after Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo
Wike placed a N30million bounty on notorious cultist, Bobrisky of
Gokana, the Nigerian Army has captured him, with Governor Wike
confirming that he will redeem the pledge.

Speaking during a security meeting with leaders of Rumuolumeni
Community at the Government House Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor
Wike thanked the Nigerian Army for capturing the suspected
cultist.

“The Army has captured Bobrisky of Gokana. I will pay the bounty
that I promised to the Nigerian Army.

“Anyone who generates insecurity in Rivers State, I am ready to
pay any amount to ensure the arrest of that person”.

Governor Wike called on community leaders to supply information
to the State Security council on criminals in their communities for
the security agencies to act frontally to reduce crime.

He described Rumuolumeni as one of the flashpoints in the state,
where criminals use the waterway as a getaway point. He urged
community leaders to cooperate with the State Government to check
the activities of cult groups and insecurity in the area.

On the issue of road construction, Governor Wike assured the
people of the area that key roads in the community will be
constructed by his administration. He said by the end of the month,
contractors will be mobilised to commence work on the selected
road.

“Key roads in the area have been primed for construction. I urge
you to have confidence in us that we will continue to develop the
area “, he said.

He reiterated the prescription of youth groups in the state. He
said any youth body that plans to operate, must first be
profiled.

Also speaking, Commissioner of Police of Rivers State, Mustapha
Dandaura said almost all communities have been overrun by cultists.
He said security agencies cannot watch the situation
degenerate.

He commended the Rivers State Governor for donating vehicles to
the security agencies to fight crime. He assured that security
agencies will intensify the battle against crime to achieve
results.

Spokesman of the Rumuolumeni Community, Collins Wagbara
expressed happiness that Governor Wike has commenced the process of
constructing key roads in the area.

He lauded the Rivers State Governor for upgrading a major
Secondary School in the area.

Wagbara assured the Rivers State Governor that the community is
working with security agencies for the restoration of peace in the
area.