- Rivers governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has frowned at the disturbing wave of attacks by pirates in the state
- TheTalk.NG reports that the Nigerian coastal waters of the Niger Delta count among the most perilous water spaces in the world
- On Wednesday, August 28, maritime workers protested against the attacks and kidnappings-for-ransom in the oil-rich state
Rivers governor, Sim Fubara, has frowned at the attacks on boat operators and sea travellers by pirates on sea routes in the state.
Photo credit: Sir Siminalayi FubaraSource: FacebookI want to tell you that it will not be taken lightly.So, to me, what you have done, you call it a protest, but it is not a protest. It is a civic responsibility, to show that having observed something, you are reporting it to the appropriate quarters.I want to assure you that this government will not leave any stone unturned to bring security to every person that is in this state.Read more Rivers state news
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