The Bayelsa State Government has claimed that
the state chapter of the All Progressives Congress,
APC, is instigating youths to embark on a violent
street protest today, Friday, in Yenagoa, the state
capital.
A statement by the Special Adviser to the
Governor on Security Matters, Dr. Boma Spero-
Jack, said that part of the plan was for the youths
to violently disrupt business activities and cause a
breakdown of peace and order in the state
capital.
He warned youths in the state not to be used, as
the state government would hold them
responsible for any death, injury or act of
lawlessness that the planned protest would result
to.
He added that the various security agencies had
been informed to deal decisively with any acts of
violence, no matter, who was involved.
He also called on residents of the state to be
vigilant, especially parents and guardians, to
ensure that, their children and wards were not
used to breach the existing peace in the state.
The statement added that the state government
would not hesitate to apply the full weight of the
law on any group of youths, who may decide to
take to the streets, under whatever guise.