A militia group, led by one ‘General’ Jaspa Boro (Jnr), has claimed responsibility for Friday’s attack on policemen on Bayelsa State waterways, saying it was a clear warning to their erstwhile militant leader, Mr. Kile Torughedi, known as ‘Young Shall Grow,’ making it two groups that have claimed responsibility.
“What happened, Friday, was a warning to Young Shall Grow, as we shall extend our attacks to oil installations.
“He is deducting our salaries and we have been sidelined in Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation, NNPC, Bajero security jobs.
“He was given N80 million to buy cars for his commanders but he embezzled the money. We want the Federal Government, the Bayelsa State Government and other stakeholders to come to our aid.
“If they refuse, we will blow up flow stations in the region. It is an armed struggle. We have just started. Federal Government should tell him to empower his boys. We are not afraid.”
In his reaction to the murder of the policemen, Bayelsa State governor, Mr. Henry Dickson, described the untimely death of 12 policemen serving with the state Police Command as most tragic, shocking and disheartening.
In a condolence message to the Inspector-General of Police in Yenagoa, Dickson noted that the incident occurred as the affected policemen were on active duty to the nation and humanity.
“The development is a constant reminder of how vulnerable we are in our collective efforts at pursuing and achieving lasting peace and unity in our state and country.”