A’Ibom Govt Vows To Fish, Bring #endsars Looters To Book

Akwa Ibom state government has vowed to bring to book those behind destruction and looting of public and corporate buildings, items in Uyo, the state capital.

Inspecting public and private property burnt, destroyed and vandalised in Uyo, the Akwa Ibom state capital, on Friday, the state Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Comrade Ini Ememobong, said such act of violence was not familiar to the people of the state. He, however, admitted that it was impossible for outsiders to have unleashed such mayhem on the state without indigenous collaborators.

“We are saddened by this experience. It is clearly alien to Akwa Ibom people. Our position is clear, we can’t surrender our state to evil plunder. We must ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book. We condemn this act in totality and trust that God will stand up for Akwa Ibom,” he said.

He advised the General Manager, Akwa Ibom Broadcasting Corporation (AKBC), Pastor Anietie Ukpe, and other affected persons/offices, to take inventory of items destroyed by the hoodlums and communicate same to the state government. On his part, the DG, Pastor Anietie Ukpe, said that the destruction was an attack on democracy and freedom of information.

Ukpe, who conducted the commissioner round the burnt building and four vehicles burnt, said the loss was huge. He also regretted the traumatic experience his staff were subjected to, as some of them had to jump over the fence for safety. Other affected buildings and corporate organisations visited by the commissioner include the LG Showroom, Ikot Ekpene Road, where the hoodlums had completely emptied down to the warehouse.

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