The Chairman of Brass Local Government Council, Hon. Bello Bina, has
condemned in strong terms the killing of three military personnel at
Ogbolomabiri in Nembe Local Government Area by unknown gunmen, describing
it as totally unwarranted and disheartening.
In a statement made available to newsmen in Yenagoa through his Chief
Press Secretary, Saint Mienpamo, the Council Boss stated that such
malicious acts are only painting the state and indeed the region in a bad
light.
He further stated that progress and development do not thrive in an
atmosphere of violence and lawlessness, but in an environment of peace and
lawfulness, and advised youths to shun crime and criminality.
According to the Chairman, “It is wicked for anybody to attack soldiers
that are risking their lives to protect us. Such attacks are only sending
a wrong signal to the rest of the world, because they will continue to
perceive us as a violent people. Of course you and I know the implication
of this.
“It is very difficult to see progress in a nation that is plagued with
violence. Only peaceful nations make progress. So our youths must
recognize this fact and refrain from violence,” he said.
Hon. Bina also warned youths in Brass LGA to be law-abiding, reiterating
that he has directed security personnel to be in top gear with a view to
bringing criminals to book.