Panic in Bayelsa as police probe death of APC chieftain

THERE is panic in the camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Bayelsa State Police Command began a clampdown on PDP members over the killing of a
stalwart of the All Progressives Con­gress (APC), Andrew June, at Oweigbene in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state.

Already, the police have ar­rested a suspect in connection with the killing of June.

Investigations indicated that 17 members of PDP were summoned to the police com­mand and grilled by a team of detectives over their alleged involvement in June’s death.

The Police Public Rela­tions Officer (PPRO), Ansim Butwats, confirmed the arrest of Promise Meshak. But­wats, who assured the people of police capability to protect lives and property, said inves­tigation is ongoing over the incident.

The Sylva/Igiri Campaign Organisation (SICO) of the APC commended the police action.

A statement by the Di­rector of Publicity of SICO, Nathan Egba, said the recent violent attack perpetrated by the PDP thugs and arrest of the killer has confirmed the fears of the APC that the PDP was stock-piling arms to cause mayhem in a bid to rig the election.

Meanwhile Governor Hen­ry Seriake Dickson has con­demned the killing of June, noting that his death was a rude shock.

In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iwor­iso-Markson, the governor also cautioned politicians and their supporters to con­duct themselves in a peaceful manner during campaigns, noting that election is not a do or die affair and, therefore, any acts of violence should be condemned.