Gov Wike Bans Activities Of ‘IPOB Evil Monster’ In Rivers, Declares Leader Wanted

The Governor of Rivers State, Nyesome Wike, has banned all the activities of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) in the state, for causing violence and destruction.

The governor said the state government had grown tired of the activities of “IPOB evil monster” and outlawed its existence in Rivers State.

Governor Wike gave the order on Friday in a statewide broadcast after it was reported that members of IPOB caused mayhem at Oyigbo Local Government Area and some parts of Port Harcourt City Local Government Area on Tuesday 21st October 2020.

During the statewide broadcast, Governor Wike stated that his administration had severally pleaded, warned and even advised IPOB and its members to discontinue its insurrectional actions in Rivers State to no avail.

He said; “As a Government, we owe our people and all residents the responsibility to protect their lives, property and wellbeing and to prevent trouble-makers of all shades and character from violating our collective peace, security and pursuit of happiness.

“Therefore, in view of the fact that IPOB has since been proscribed throughout Nigeria; and having come to the firm conclusion that the activities of the banned IPOB are not just dangerous to lives and property, but also, constitute clear and present threat to the existential interest and aspirations of Rivers State and all our people;

“We have decided to reinforce, implement and enforce the existing judicial and national ban on IPOB by putting a total and complete stop to its presence and or activities in Rivers State or any part thereof.

“Accordingly, as from today 23rd October 2020, the Rivers State Government has: Outlawed IPOB from existing and or operating in Rivers State or any part thereof in line with the proscription order of the Federal High Court and the Federal Government.

“No form of procession and or agitation by IPOB or any of its affiliates is allowed to take place in Rivers State or any part thereof, hence forth.

“Security agencies are hereby directed to stop any form of procession or agitation by IPOB in Rivers State or any part thereof and arrest and prosecute any person or group that identifies with the membership or activities of IPOB in the State;

“Government will issue an executive order to strengthen and ensure the effective enforcement of these measures;

“We cannot allow IPOB miscreants and other misguided similar groups to threaten our collective peace, security and wellbeing under whatever guise,” Wike concluded.

Meanwhile the Governor has declared one Stanley Mgbere wanted for leading the IPOB members to cause mayhem in Onne Eleme Porthacourt.

Part of the statement read:

Mr. Stanley Mgbere from Onne is hereby declared wanted for leading members of the banned IPOB to cause the recent violence and destruction of lives and property in Onne in Eleme Local Government Area; and

A ransom of N50,000,000.00 will be given to any person with useful information that would lead to the arrest and prosecution of the said Mr. Stanley Mgbere.