Governor of Bayelsa State, Douye Diri, has known as on the police to hurry up investigation into the latest loss of life of a 24-year-old, Patrick Peresuodei.
The late Peresuodei, an indigene of Amassoma group in Southern Ijaw Native Authorities Space of the state, reportedly engaged in an internet dispute with one Mr. Bodmas Kemepadei, which led to his being assaulted and subsequent loss of life, sparking extensive condemnation.
Talking in the course of the 181st state government council assembly in Authorities Home, Yenagoa, on Wednesday, Governor Diri mentioned the state authorities obtained concerned within the matter instantly it occurred, stressing that any case of homicide was between the state and the wrongdoer.
He mentioned after receiving briefings from related officers, he directed the Legal professional Common and Commissioner for Justice to take over the matter on behalf of the state and be sure that justice was served.
Whereas condemning the homicide of the youth, the Bayelsa governor, in an announcement issued by Daniel Alabrah, his Chief Press Secretary, implored the individuals of Amassoma and youths of the state to help the police and the state authorities with helpful info to allow Peresuodei’s household get justice.
He assured that the culprits would face the legislation.
Diri additionally condoled with households of victims of the highway accident final Friday on their method to the burial of the late Bayelsa deputy governor, Senator Lawrence Ewhrudjakpo, and warranted them of presidency’s help.
He described them as patriotic Bayelsans and will likely be remembered for his or her service to the state.
The state’s helmsman lauded the Ewhrudjakpo household and the Ofoni group for his or her cooperation all through the burial interval.
His phrases: “Patrick Peresuodei’s loss of life is one other concern we now have on our arms and I’ve been briefed by my Commissioner for Youth. I’ve additionally directed my Commissioner for Justice to take over the matter. It’s a case of homicide and we wish a diligent investigation to unravel people who carried out the act. The method should be expedited so that each one these culpable will face the legislation.
“Sadly, we additionally recorded one other incident of these attending the deputy governor’s burial. We misplaced two sons of Bayelsa State and a number of other others injured. Let me specific our condolences to the households of these two patriotic Bayelsans.”
Additionally, a delegation from the Ewhrudjakpo household and the Ofoni group led by Dr. Oyowvin Osusu visited Governor Diri to specific appreciation to the state authorities for its function within the burial of their son.