THE Rivers State government yesterday reacted to Monday explosion at Shell and Agip premises in the state capital with a call on Nigerians to assist security agents in the state to uncover those behind the callous acts.
A statement issued by the Commissioner of Information, Mr. Magnus Abe urged the people to call this number if they have any useful information 08068418347.
Regretting the sad incidents the release said the government would not allow such criminalities in the state any longer. It said, governor Peter Odili had met with management of the affected companies and security agents to see how to avert a re occurrence of such situations in the future. The statement reads,� The Rivers State Government notes with great concern the recent explosions at the facilities of two oil majors in Port Harcourt.
We wish to reiterate once again that these acts of criminality are unacceptable to the Government and People of Rivers State, as they are inimical to the development of the state and the nation.
His Excellency the Executive Governor of Rivers State, Sir Dr. Peter Odili has met with the top management of the affected companies as well as the security agencies to review the situation in order to check this ugly trend. We wish to assure the public that Government is committed to the security of lives and property of all those who live and do legitimate business in Rivers State.
The Security Agencies have been directed to take appropriate measures not only to forestall future acts of this nature, but more importantly, to ensure that all those connected or involved are speedily brought to book.
Government wishes to use this opportunity to appeal to all men and women of Goodwill to assist the law enforcement agencies by giving any useful information through telephone no. 08068418347 that would assist in the apprehension of those involved.
It would be recalled that explosions Monday rocked the premises of Agip and Shell Company at separate times in the state capital. These incidents were coming after a similar one happened at the Port Harcourt Army Barracks, Bori Camp about nine months ago. The incident many believed compelled the army to eject about three hundred and fifty thousand civilians resident in the Mammy area of the barracks.