Dickson seeks collaboration between govt, security agencies

Emmanuel Addeh in Yenagoa
Governor of Bayelsa State, Henry Seriake Dickson on Tuesday asked the security agencies in the state to collaborate with the government in stemming the tide of criminalities in the state.

Dickson, who spoke when the new police commissioner,  Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, visited him, also advised political and opinion leaders across the state and the Niger Delta to cooperate with the security agencies in their current efforts at maintaining peace, law and order.

While urging the youths of the region to be law abiding, he urged them to channel their grievances through the relevant organs of the government.

A statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, noted that Dickson gave the charge during an emergency State security council meeting in Yenagoa.
Dickson also enjoined the various security agencies to collaborate with the government in sustaining the existing peace and security in the State.

He assured them of his administration’s support at all times, stressing that, no effort will be spared in keeping the State peaceful and secured in the face of the current challenges.

The governor said, “Government will give the necessary support to all the security agencies and I expect you to collaborate with the government. I urge you all to contribute to our robust debates to better the state. As I call on the young people of Bayelsa State and the region to keep the peace.

“Also, I want to use this medium to urge everyone to channel their grievances to the appropriate authority, so as to keep the peace, as I call for continued collaboration between the government and the locals”.

Ogunjemilusi in his comments, advised youths in the region to look for legitimate means of livelihood, noting tthat it will not be business as usual for pipeline vandals and other criminal elements.
He reaffirmed the government’s determination to make the State safe and peaceful, stressing that non-state machineries will not be allowed to hijack the security of the state, as acts of criminality would not be condoned.