Bayelsa State Governor, Hon. Henry Seriake Dickson, has expressed regret
over the abduction of 14 year-old, Ese Oruru, in Yenagoa and taken to Kano
for a forceful marriage.
He also called on parents and guardians “to be extremely vigilant,
especially in the monitoring of the activities of their children, with a
view to ensuring that, they do not fall victim to the antics of mischief
makers.”
A statement issued on Tuesday by the Chief Press Secretary to the
governor, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson condemned the entire action, but also
expressed satisfaction with the various individuals, non-governmental and
civil society groups for bringing the matter to national and international
focus.
Dickson pledged the government’s preparedness to support every effort at
not only re-uniting Ese Oruru with her family back in Yenagoa, but also
ensure her proper rehabilitation and reintegration into the society to
resume her normal life.
While commending the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, for the
role displayed in ensuring the release of the victim, Dickson also
applauded security agencies for the swiftness and professionalism with
which the matter was handled.
He thanked the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammadu Sanusi II, for ensuring the
safety of Ese and eventual handing over to the Police in Kano.
“The government and people of Bayelsa State will remain eternally grateful
to all those, who contributed in one way or the other in giving the issue
the desired attention.