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Former Niger Delta militant leader, Gabriel ‘General’ Asabuja, has pledged to support Governor Sim Fubara of Rivers State amidst the ongoing conflict with the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
Asabuja has declared that he will not allow Wike to exert control over Fubara, who is still in power.
In a video message, Asabuja, the former head of the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), emphasized the need for peace in the state and expressed support for Fubara and his new caretaker chairmen to enforce it. He also committed to combating crime, kidnapping, killings, and rape in the region.
Asabuja stated, “We are ready to fight and work with Sim, enough is enough. DSS and Police can’t you see the hunger in the state, are we going to die of suffering and smiling? We have so many natural resources including oil but we are still suffering from the hands of a few politicians.”
He continued, “DSS and police, we are fighting for our rights and won’t stop. If you come for me I’m ready but we will work with Sim. I have sent signals to all my soldiers in the 23 local government areas of Rivers to take over. I’m in charge of anti-bunkery in the South South.”
“MEND is back to support the government of Rivers State and escort all the caretaker chairmen to all the councils. I have over 10,000 soldiers, so if you are looking for me, be prepared to kill people.”
Asabuja criticized Wike, saying, “How can Wike be asking the number of citizens of the state ‘if they were born well,’ when he was governor did anybody ask him such a question? It’s an insult to ask a governor such a question and you want us to keep quiet.”
He asserted, “It’s my duty to make Rivers State a better place. We are ready to fight to make the state a better place and in peace. We will fight against crime, kidnapping, robbery, and we need peace. Police supporting the former people are bad, they are supporting Wike due to the benefit from him. What he’s doing is right? You have left power but still want to control who is in power, is that right? It will never happen again and we will not agree.”
This declaration comes as the Rivers State Police Command has declared the ex-militant leader wanted.
Watch the video below:
VIDEO: Police Declare Ex-Niger Delta Militant Leader Wantedhttps://t.co/E6v8B3DIYM pic.twitter.com/Vea2UfDbkh
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