Rivers govt thanks Buhari for ‘marching order’ which led to killing of Don Wani

The Rivers State Government has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for his swift intervention in the security situation in the state following the massacre of about 23 people in Omoku on New Year’s Day.

The Rivers government especially commended the president for “not playing politics” with the matter and issuing the “marching order” that galvanized security agencies leading to the killing of Prince Igwedibia, popularly known as Don Wani or Don Waney.

Igwedibia was the alleged mastermind of the killing of about 23 people on New Year’s Day in Omoku Rivers State. The victims were coming from a church service when they were murdered.

The suspect was killed on Saturday in Enugu where he had gone to hide after the incident, the army said on Sunday. Two of his alleged accomplices were also killed.

The Omoku killing had been the subject of fiery exchanges between bitter rivals, Rotimi Amaechi, Minister of Transportation and former governor of the state, and Nyesom Wike, current governor of the state.

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In a statement by the Commissioner of Information and Communication, Emma Okah, the Rivers State Government said “the success recorded in the operations that ended Don Wani and his men is a victory for the law abiding people in the state.

“It underscores the desirability of honest partnership and synergy between the government and security agencies as well as the public in tackling security problems in the state.

“This victory gladdens our heart and we remain more committed in the fight against crimes and will continue to support the police and all security agencies in the onerous task of securing our dear Rivers State and her people.

“We thank President Muhammadu Buhari for not playing politics with the Omoku massacre but gave a marching order which galvanised the efforts of the 6 Div of Nigeria Army, the DSS, police and everybody or agency who played a role to avenge the death of the innocent people killed in Omoku on 1st January, 2018.

“The success of our collective effort has shown that there is no hiding place for the wicked.”

 

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