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We Are Here to Avert Chaos

Daily Champion (Lagos)
PRESS RELEASE
November 29, 2005
Posted to the web November 29, 2005
Lagos
Text of the military statement on presence of soldiers in Yenagoa
SEQUEL to recent developments in Bayelsa State, the security situation around
Yenagoa and its environs has become most unstable and has degenerated to a
level of total breach of peace and security with threat to lives and property
around the vicinity.
As a result of the unpredictable security situation, some establishments have
been forced to close down.
Also, the resurgence of armed militant youths both in support and against the
governor of Bayelsa State has heightened tension in the area.
Intelligence reports have revealed that some of these militant youths roam the
streets of Yenagoa dressed in military combat gear and are said to be armed.
In the present circumstances, the peace and security of the state are gradually
drifting toward chaos and anarchy.
Therefore, to forestall the drift and restore the hope of law-abiding citizens,
the Joint Task Force (Operation Restore Hope), in compliance with its mandate
of maintaining law and order in the Niger Delta, deployed its troops to Yenagoa
and environs on 28/11/05 to ensure security of lives and property.
The deployment of Joint Task Force troops to Yenagoa and environs is to avert
chaos, violence and to ensure that peace and tranquility reign amongst the
citizens in the state.
In view of this, the armed militant youths, either in support or against the
governor, clad in military combat gear that roam the streets of Yenagoa are
advised, in their own interest, to desist.
The Task Force advises law-abiding citizens to cooperate with its men and go
about their normal businesses without fear of molestation or harassment.
Signed:
Major Said Hammed
Public Relations Officer, Joint Task Force.

   

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