The youths also called on the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to maintain neutrality in the face of the political disagreement in Rivers State and task police operatives in the state to remain apolitical in their operations.
Speaking, the Convener of SMV, Frank Kilsi, urged President Tinubu to take steps that could ensure peace in the state, tasking the president to call his FCT minister to order in order to bring to rest the political turbulence in the state. “As the father of our dear country, we call on Mr President to use his exalted office to caution the FCT Minister, Chief Nyesom Wike and his co-travellers who have declared total war on Rivers State, as seen by their daily actions against Rivers people and victimization of innocent citizens of Rivers State, both at home and beyond.
He said: “We call on the Inspector General of Police to rein in his men and exercise restrain by stopping the unnecessary attack or wanton arrest on any of the Governor’s supporters, as further harassment could lead to anarchy and breakdown of law and order that may not do our state any good.
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