Peterobi90:


If he does that tomorrow, then he has seen a reason to... but still does not negate the fact laws were disobeyed, and enforcement of laws are necessary.

Killing a fly with sledge hammer is not only Over-kill but a foolish act

OBUKSBAYELSA:
Governor Wike made a stupid mistake by demolishing the hotel at Eleme and Onne but it's clear to all and sundry that the General Buhari led is making a more stupidest mistake by withdrawing Security personnel attached to Covid 19 task force in Rivers State. Actions like this tend to make the generality of Nigerians believe that Buhari is not in charge. What's wrong with APC?

The IG has the right to assign and withdraw, the very first day the task force started work , they killed a female police officer, and lot of there atrocities they are committing.
They need to be checked.

Wantedmiller:
I thought Wike said the security personnels has compromised.........


I watched Wike yesterday defending rubbish like he is the head of Agbero in mile 12.

Trying so hard to defend that he don't care if the PDP youth leader is from his party and if it were to be other party they will protect their own............

First PDP and Wike (National Chairman) knew this guy before now and they appointed him as PDP youth leader........

all this while we never saw pictures of injured Task Force until yesterday ....... pictures of badged people with no stain at all.

Power can bring u down.......

Lier like you
Here are the the injured taskforce with Eleme LGA chairman in black caftan

emperor863:
If the policemen attached to the Rivers state task force have been withdrawn then the I G is really alive to his responsibility.

Where was PDP when Wike in his characteristic manner took the police to the cleaners. He actually said they were frustrating his efforts by demanding gratification from the public so that they may violate the lockdown rules.

He also said he had assembled volunteers who are indigenes of Rivers state and that the volunteers would help the task force to enforce the "executive order" that Wike has promulgated.

No responsible IG of police would expose his assets to the commission of illegality in case the matters get to the law course. Moreover, as they have been withdrawn, they will no more be in a position to demand for gratification from unruly inhabitants of Rivers state who desire violation of lockdown rules.

So, PDP should advise their governor to make do with his volunteers. After all, they would not seek bribes from the public.

You have spoken pure truth. I don't know why most people always choose to shut their eyes from the facts.

Good morning

Globad:
I really would want to see what Wike would do if the state governors agree today to remove the ban on inter-state travels. Will he prevent people from other states from entering Rivers state?

So what would be the essence of enforcing movement restriction on Rivers people even when many states did not lock down?

Are they planning on that?

Peterobi90:


What are you people angry about?... kaduna is on lockdown for 1months and has realized 1.9m in fines under 2 weeks.. how come no attacks on elrufai?..

If police meets you outside after 8pm in Lagos, you would pay dearly for it.. how come no one is discussing that?..

I think the difference is in the mode of enforcement of the lockdown. The hoteliers in Rivers would gladly part with 5 million each than their property demolished. A car owner whose car was impounded will part with 200k as a fine than his car going to auction.
You can see the difference now. Wikes actions are on the extreme compare to other state governors.

Peterobi90:


What impunity have they done?

Enforcing facemasks and curfew against the virus?

What is your pain really?

Wike is an agbero,

emperor863:
If the policemen attached to the Rivers state task force have been withdrawn then the I G is really alive to his responsibility.

Where was PDP when Wike in his characteristic manner took the police to the cleaners. He actually said they were frustrating his efforts by demanding gratification from the public so that they may violate the lockdown rules.

He also said he had assembled volunteers who are indigenes of Rivers state and that the volunteers would help the task force to enforce the "executive order" that Wike has promulgated.

No responsible IG of police would expose his assets to the commission of illegality in case the matters get to the law course. Moreover, as they have been withdrawn, they will no more be in a position to demand for gratification from unruly inhabitants of Rivers state who desire violation of lockdown rules.

So, PDP should advise their governor to make do with his volunteers. After all, they would not seek bribes from the public.

wow your points are stupid sir

desiredhome:


Wike is an agbero,

How?... the PDP youth leader and Wike, who is more of an agbero?

zikter:
I think the difference is in the mode of enforcement of the lockdown. The hoteliers in Rivers would gladly part with 5 million each than their property demolished. A car owner whose car was impounded will part with 200k as a fine than his car going to auction.
You can see the difference now. Wikes actions are on the extreme compare to other state governors.

But the hotelier was cautioned, he brandished guns and threatened anyone who came close... different calibers of people exist, moreover the law was spelt out before the incidence.

OVIHINNO:

Killing a fly with sledge hammer is not only Over-kill but a foolish act

Knowing the law and going against it, then you should be ready for the consequences, moreso when it affects others whom are law abiding losing their lives..

Peterobi90:


What impunity have they done?

Enforcing facemasks and curfew against the virus?

What is your pain really?

I have watched the video of the Governor going round , even his demeanor shows impunity! the demolition of structures is impunity, he was even harassing members of the public on essential duties. The Federal Government who might not be good themselves are putting him in check . there is nothing we can do about that . POWER MUST BE CHECKED . WIKE should go and sit down and reduce his gragra

Pentasoft1978:
APC led federal Government is a big scam. They said covid-19 is dangerous , Wike is doing his very best to curtail the spread, the same federal Government is opposing his strategies. Unless you are an hypocrite not to know the nature of police we have in Nigeria. Almajiri travels from North to South only to be arrested at the border of the southern state. how did they get over so many check point before getting to the south. rely on Nigerian police at your own peril.

Arrested at southern border by who?

abijaofficial:
I have watched the video of the Governor going round , even his demeanor shows impunity! the demolition of structures is impunity, he was even harassing members of the public on essential duties. The Federal Government who might not be good themselves are putting him in check . there is nothing we can do about that . POWER MUST BE CHECKED . WIKE should go and sit down and reduce his gragra

I have watched those videos myself, he was only questioning them and if the answer was not reasonable, you are detained..

What were they doing outside in the first place?, those on official duty were released..

If the police were doing their job and not collecting bribes and payments for permits, he would have no reason to enforce orders himself.

Peterobi90:


But the hotelier was cautioned, he brandished guns and threatened anyone who came close... different calibers of people exist, moreover the law was spelt out before the incidence.

You don't understand, what was spelt out shouldn't have been spelt out in the first place. It is what was spelt out that resulted to the action.
There are far better ways of handing this issue as we see in other states and as people have Said here severally. The punishment is just overboard. For me, it an equivalent of a judge sentencing a Maggi stealer to death by hanging.

Peterobi90:


How?... the PDP youth leader and Wike, who is more of an agbero?

Wike is an agbero...... wike is the chairman of all the agberos in Rivers State.....he appoints/sponsor Agberos into key positions to protect him, and also instructs that they must be 100% royal to him
maybe the youth leader faulted that is why he is after him

Hmmmm rivers state and wike the dictator versus police IG .....

seanfer:
When Wike called out DCP Mohammed that he is collecting money and issuing movement pass to all and sundry and he is sabotaging the state government works. Same Wike said the police are the ones collecting bribe to allow people enter the state.
Same Wike said he is taking the FG to court for taking money to find Police from the FAAC account.

If Wike makes allegation of bribery against the Police, such allegation should be investigated and those found culpable should be arrested. If Wike is found to have made false allegation, I'm sure there a provisions for dealing with such.

But withdrawing Police from Covid-19 Task Force is not only endangers the Task Force and Rivers Citizens, but it does endanger every Nigerian. It's far worse barbaric than Wike demolition of hotels.

Wike will now have to rush through a legislation to authorise another agency to take over the duties of protecting the Covid-19 Task Force. That's if River State doesn't have some sort of 'Vigilante' Corps. Surely he won't allow the FG to undermine his agenda to protect River State people.

Peterobi90:


But the hotelier was cautioned, he brandished guns and threatened anyone who came close... different calibers of people exist, moreover the law was spelt out before the incidence.

And presidential Hotel was still in operation at that time as well..... Why didn't he go and demolish Presidential hotel?

Wickedtruths:


Wike ought to demolish your school.

Haba! Destroy the school of a contemporary of Shakespeare

desiredhome:


And presidential Hotel was still in operation at that time as well..... Why didn't he go and demolish Presidential hotel?

Same way the police cant stop all vehicles for disobeying traffic rules.. some would definitely be scapegoats while others learn from their mistakes.

PointB:



If Wike makes allegation of bribery against the Police, such allegation should be investigated and those found culpable should be arrested. If Wike is found to have made false allegation, I'm sure there a provisions for dealing with such.

But withdrawing Police from Covid-19 Task Force is not only endangers the Task Force and Rivers Citizens, but it does endanger every Nigerian. It's far worse barbaric than Wike demolition of hotels.

Wike will now have to rush through a legislation to authorise another agency to take over the duties of protecting the Covid-19 Task Force. That's if River State doesn't have some sort of 'Vigilante' Corps. Surely he won't allow the FG to undermine his agenda to protect River State people.

Is Rivers State the only state with Covid-19 task force that they must move around with police escort? Even common illegal motor packing and street trading are going around with police escorts and assaulting the masses... Wike and PDP should stop politicising everything.

This is the more reason why state police is needed. Two wrongs can never be right. Even, if Governor Wike made a mistake,is that the justification why the IG should withdraw police. Court should be the final arbiter in a case like this, really Nigeria has a long way to go.

chronique:


Did wike lie about the misdemeanor of the police? Is it not the same rubbish that is happening everywhere? There is restrictions on interstate movement but a mobile policeman is helping someone I know to go deliver a car.... As a matter of fact, I'm sure he has already gotten to his destination as we speak cos he drove away right in my front. Is it not his colleagues that are on the road and would issue him a pass despite the fact that interstate travels are banned?

When the Former CP was doing Wike's bid he said it on live TV that we the citizen should not complain about police collecting bribe at the borders because if we are there also we will do the same. 2 weeks after the CP was changed and now he is saying something else.

please I don't understand what's happening how could federal government of Nigeria withdraw police men from authentic president of rivers state, I thought he has his own police men "idiot"

I really miss Obasanjo he would had withdrew all his security detail if not because Buhari is simple and gentle in nature nonsense Wike

Seawhy:
This is the more reason why state police is needed. Two wrongs can never be right. Even, if Governor Wike made a mistake,is that the justification why the IG should withdraw police. Court should be the final arbiter in a case like this, really Nigeria has a long way to go.

State police can not work in Nigeria and will lead to certain anarchy.

seanfer:


Is Rivers State the only state with Covid-19 task force that they must move around with police escort? Even common illegal motor packing and street trading are going around with police escorts and assaulting the masses... Wike and PDP should stop politicising everything.

I don't know how other states are operating. But I do know there have been mixed results and River State Covid Task Force is largely successful in managing the infection rates in the State. If teh Police Escorts contribute in this success why tamper with a winning combo just so you can show you have the power to.

I don't support Wike demolishing of the Hotel, and several of his brusque methods and I believe the FG has other method of resolving this things. Maybe even a Phone Call from the President may suffice. But experimenting with winning combo only put lives at risks and could hamper the overall efforts to curb the virus spread.

OBUKSBAYELSA:
Governor Wike made a stupid mistake by demolishing the hotel at Eleme and Onne but it's clear to all and sundry that the General Buhari led is making a more stupidest mistake by withdrawing Security personnel attached to Covid 19 task force in Rivers State. Actions like this tend to make the generality of Nigerians believe that Buhari is not in charge. What's wrong with APC?

It was to send a message to wike to stop acting like a thug and be civil and work according to the laws not a dictator governor.

Peterobi90:


How?... the PDP youth leader and Wike, who is more of an agbero?

If you are in Rivers State then you will know that Wike associates himself with all these Thugs... The PDP youth leader has been in that position for over 2 years and among those that worked for Wike's re-election in 2019... Now that they are not on the same page he is declared wanted... Many of them are roaming the street of Rivers state so far they didn't go against the Emperor himself nothing will happen to them, but the moment they they have issue with Wike they are tagged enemy of state

PointB:



I don't know how other states are operating. But I do know there have been mixed results and River State Covid Task Force is largely successful in managing the infection rates in the State. If teh Police Escorts contribute in this success why tamper with a winning combo just so you can show you have the power to.

I don't support Wike demolishing of the Hotel, and several of his brusque methods and I believe the FG has other method of resolving this things. Maybe even a Phone Call from the President may suffice. But experimenting with winning combo only put lives at risks and could hamper the overall efforts to curb the virus spread.

The taskforce is successful?Are you living in PH? The so called task force consist of OSPAC, COmmunity thugs and Party loyalist who are going around assulting people with the protection of police. If they are doing the right thing why do they need police protection in the first place? These are people goin around with machetes and other weapons creating fear in the people's mind... Have you ever heard or see the health professionals give any media briefing on the activities of the task force in Rivers State?... Its a pity we politizie this issue and all blame to PDP and Wike.

helinues:
The same yeye Pdp that couldn't advised Wike to slow things down now coming out to condemn FG order.

Yeye party and supporters

I think I agree with you I used to like wike but now I now see that he is nothing than a charged up MAD MAN

Good one from the IG.
He no know say craze pass craze!

How can you publicly ridicule the police nd claim they collect bribe?? If he had an issue with them he is an effing governor! He can call the IG direct ti complain nd sort things out but no he wanted to act as the thug he is.

Shebi he is doing it for rivers people abi??
If he tries anything like demolition again na hin pipo go eat am alive.

I can't imagine how it feels being humiliated like this... so upon all his daring to the FG na only IG go reason hin matter with a single decision?