The Bayelsa Killing Field and Quest for Justice

I am shocked that so far, none of those who masterminded the terror during the January 9, 2016 governorship election in Bayelsa State has been apprehended. By official figure, 14 persons, including soldiers and police officers died during the election. But unofficial sources say that the casualty figure is about 120. Hundreds of other people sustained life-threatening injuries. One of them is the traditional ruler of Peremabiri community, Chief Progress Never Die. He was shot at close range by militants led by Eris Paul, a.k.a Ogunboss. The Bayelsa State Police Command confirmed this and has begun a manhunt for the notorious Ogunboss and others. So far, none of them is in the net. There are no signs that the police are making progress in the said manhunt. Not even a single person connected with the Peremabiri attack has been arrested. This is a big shame. The notorious Ogun boss is Timiprey Sylva’s man. This APC gubernatorial candidate must produce him. I am surprised that Sylva himself is working around a free man. Aside the security men, virtually every other person killed between January 4 and January 9 were PDP supporters. Sylva has a case to answer. It is pertinent for the federal government to institute a comprehensive inquest into the Bayelsa killings and bring the perpetrators to book. Justice must be done.
Yemi Adebowale
THISDAY