The Nigerian Army has captured the notorious cultist, Bobrisky of Gokana, barely 24 hours after Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike placed a N30million bounty on the notorious cultist.
Speaking during a security meeting with leaders of Rumuolumeni Community at the Government House Port Harcourt on Friday, Governor Wike thanked the Nigerian Army for capturing the suspected cultist.
“The Army has captured Bobrisky of Gokana. I will pay the bounty that I promised to the Nigerian Army.
“Anyone who generates insecurity in Rivers State, I am ready to pay any amount to ensure the arrest of that person”.
On the issue of road construction, Governor Wike assured the people of the area that key roads in the community will be constructed by his administration. He said by the end of the month, contractors will be mobilised to commence work on the selected road.
“Key roads in the area have been primed for construction. I urge you to have confidence in us that we will continue to develop the area “, he said.
He reiterated the prescription of youth groups in the state. He said any youth body that plans to operate, must first be profiled.
Also speaking, Commissioner of Police of Rivers State, Mustapha Dandaura said almost all communities have been overrun by cultists. He said security agencies cannot watch the situation degenerate.
He commended the Rivers State Governor for donating vehicles to the security agencies to fight crime. He assured that security agencies will intensify the battle against crime to achieve results.
Spokesman of the Rumuolumeni Community, Collins Wagbara expressed happiness that Governor Wike has commenced the process of constructing key roads in the area.
He lauded the Rivers State Governor for upgrading a major Secondary School in the area.
Wagbara assured the Rivers State Governor that the community is working with security agencies for the restoration of peace in the area.
