Sylva condemns violence in Bayelsa youth election

Bayelsa State Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and former Governor Timipre Sylva, yesterday, condemned the violence that marred the youth election in his Okpoma community, Brass Local Government Area, Bayelsa State.

In a statement by his Media Adviser, Doifie Buokoribo, the former governor described the incident as unfortunate and unwarranted.

Buokoribo said: “Inn the unfortunate incident that occurred on Sunday, 04 February 2018, over the election of youth executives in the kingdom, lawless elements procured by an interested party shot and maimed some youths.

“As at press time, one youth leader who sustained serious injuries had died. Sylva deplores the violence, describing it as unwarranted, unfortunate and strange to the hitherto peaceful community.

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“He condoles with the family of the dead and prays for the quick recovery of the injured. He wonders at the level of desperation that would make some youths to spill blood, the blood of their fellow youths, in order to control the kingdom’s youth body.

“Sylva calls on the leadership of the community to work with the security agencies to ensure that all those involved in this violence are brought to book without delay.

“The former governor reiterates the need for peace in the community, tasking all stakeholders to do everything within their powers to restore lasting order”.

 

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