The Movement for Survival of Izon Ethnic Nationality in the Niger Delta (MOSIEND), has urged Governor Siminialaye Fubara, of Rivers State and Chief Asari Dokubo to close ranks to deepen peace and security across the state.
The pan-Ijaw socio cultural group noted that the expertise of Dokubo, a security consultant has already helped to curb acts of insecurity along Emohua/ Degema road in the state.
MOSIEND said the governor’s collaboration with Dokubo would complement the efforts of the security agencies in curbing in security in the area
MOSIEND’s appeal is contained in a statement by its National Spokesman, Mr. Charles Omusuku, made available to journalists in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa state capital on Sunday.
The group appealed to the governor to dialogue with his kinsman, Dokubo to further harness the potentials of the security outfit in the state.
“The Degema-Emuoha road which also host the satellite campus of the University of Port Harcourt had been a notorious playground for armed robbery, kidnappers and assassins, leading to the death of countless innocent Nigerians, such that the security agencies even find it difficult to contend with them at some point until the intervention of the Asari Dukobo’s security outfit.
“We as MOSIEND consider the security outfit established by a prominent Ijaw leader, Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, is to compliment the security agencies in curbing insecurity within the Emuoha/Degema axis and other parts of the country,” MOSIEND stated.
The group commended Dokubo’s security outfit for saving lives and properties, and ensuring sanity along the Ikwerre/Kalabari routes
“The singular move by Alhaji Mujahid Asari Dokubo, should be applauded from all quarters at least it is for the general good and safety of our people.
“The security outfit was not formed to cause chaos, but promoting peace and safety of the lives and property,” the statement read in part.
The group noted that Dokubo’s security outfit is helping to provide security, maintain law and order as well as providing enabling environment for investors and business community across the area.
MOSIEND had advocated community participation in security to curb all forms of criminalities in the state and beyond
The group had also admonished politicians and crisis merchants not to stoke fire in the polity or fan the ember of disunity amongst two brothers.
MOSIEND appealed to Ijaw leaders to be mindful of their advice to the governor, as the Ijaws need development across its settlements, adding that peace, unity and progress of the state is non- negotiable.
