The Bayelsa State Government has called for a probe over the shooting incident during a political rally organised in the state on Saturday by the NEW Associates, a group allegedly loyal to the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Chief Nyesom Wike.
This was contained in a statement on Sunday by the Commissioner for Information, Orientation and Strategy, Ebiuwou Koku-Obiyai.
The government urged the Inspector-General of Police and police authorities to unravel those behind the incident at the rally ground.
The government expressed concern that the shooting was not a coincidence as the organisers had earlier threatened that “the good, the bad and the ugly” would attend the event.
The statement wondered why a gathering that was expected to be peaceful turned violent with some persons reportedly injured.
It urged the police to immediately commence investigation in order to bring to book anyone found culpable.
It noted that the event negated the guidelines for political activities as stipulated in the Electoral Act and by the Independent National Electoral Commission.
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The government observed that it was held on the campground of a religious organisation.
It said: “It warned political groups in the state not to drag religious organisations into their partisan activities that desecrate sacred places of worship.
“It further stated that it would not hesitate to sanction any religious organisation that breaches the law.
“The government restated its commitment to sustaining the peace in the state as well as ensuring the security of lives and property of all residents.”
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