Bayelsa Senator Calls for Peace in Nembe

Rebecca Ejiforma

Senator representing Bayelsa East at the National Assembly, Senator Benson Agadaga, has called for Peace over the repeated armed and violent invasion of Opu Nembe (Bassambiri), in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

Senator Agadaga while addressing journalists in Yenagoa yesterday, said the situation is shameful and wicked to humanity.

He stated that he has watched the unfolding events in Opu Nembe in Nembe and equally listened to the alleged biased position of the security agencies on the happenings in Opu Nembe and found it inhuman.

The senator added that in sympathy with the people of Opu Nembe on the invasion by armed gunmen who shot randomly and sporadically to cause chaos, panic and fear in the land, the federal government, Inspector General of Police, the military and all relevant security agencies should intervene and restore peace in Opu Nembe.

The senator also said the situation in Nembe was political and all because of the build up to the November 11 gubernatorial election in the state.

He urged the people of Opu Nembe to remain law-abiding and uphold the standard of peace in the midst of the horrible situation to avoid more damage and destruction of lives and properties. He assured that the Douye Diri-led government is fully with the people of Opu Nembe to overcome this phase.