The Deputy Governor of Bayelsa State, Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, on Monday, embarked on an on-the-spot assessment of the security situation at Opu-Nembe community in Nembe Local Government Area (LGA).
The deputy governor, after touring the community, called on the Inspector General of Police to immediately withdraw the officers sent to Opu-Nembe for a sting operation last weekend.
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According to the deputy governor, there is ongoing human rights abuse at Opu-Nembe and the presence of the security operatives is generating fear among the people in the once peaceful community.
Ewhrudjakpo, who evacuated a lady who was an alleged victim of police assault, assured the people of Opu-Nembe that the Bayelsa State Government would ensure that there is no breakdown of law and order, while appealing to the police to be professional.
