Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, has reaffirmed the state’s status as one of the most peaceful in Nigeria, despite recent incidents of cult-related violence and the abduction of a high court judge in the state capital.
Speaking during the grand finale of his “Thank You” tour at the Oxbow Lake Pavilion in Yenagoa on Wednesday, Governor Diri assured residents of his administration’s commitment to security and development, describing the judge’s abduction as “condemnable and unfortunate.”
“No state is immune to security challenges,” Diri said. “We must avoid playing politics with matters of safety. Our government has invested heavily in security, including the installation of CCTV systems across Yenagoa. We are already reviewing footage of the recent kidnap to ensure the judge’s safe return.”
He urged residents, particularly traditional rulers and community leaders, to collaborate with the government in safeguarding the peace the state currently enjoys.
