The Pro-Wike group, the NEW Associates has demanded a thorough investigation of the shooting incident at its rally held over the weekend in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Secretary of the group, Ebilade Ekerefe, who made the demand, applauded the security forces for thwarting the attempt to disrupt the rally by gunmen, adding that their efforts prevented anti-Tinubu forces from having their way.
Ekerefe called on the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough investigation to unmask the perpetrators of the shooting and their sponsors.
He commended the security agents at the venue of the rally for their bravery and professionalism in handling the incident.
“Their swift actions were pivotal in thwarting attempts by armed groups, aligned with anti-Tinubu and Wike forces, to disrupt the inauguration of the NEW Associates structure and the mega rally in support of President Bola Tinubu and the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, held on 26th April, 2025.
“We are glad to single out the exceptional performance and commitment of CSP Chris Nwaogbo, commander ‘Operation Restore Peace’ and his team at the Bayelsa State Police Command.
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“Through their efforts and a combined team of the military, the criminals were thwarted, and the event was successfully held.
“We salute the bravery of the various security agencies who went into the bush to confront and dispel the hired armed invaders, thwarting the plans of their sponsors, which were clearly aimed at preventing the event from holding,” the secretary added.
Ekerefe, however, criticised the administration of Governor Douye Diri for failing to take steps to address threats issued by his supporters against the rally.
He stated that the state government has explanations to offer Nigerians, especially when the rally was moved from April 12 to April 26 because of threats from pro-Diri groups.
