There is panic in the camp of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) as Bayelsa State Police Command began a clampdown on PDP members over the killing of a stalwart of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Andrew June, at Oweigbene in Ekeremor Local Government Area of the state.
Already, the police have arrested a suspect in connection with the killing of Andrew June.
Based on what was gathered, 17 members of PDP were summoned to the police command and grilled by a team of detectives over their alleged involvement in June’s death.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ansim Butwats, confirmed the arrest of Promise Meshak. Butwats, who assured the people of police capability to protect lives and property, stated investigation is ongoing over the incident.
The Sylva/Igiri Campaign Organization (SICO) of the APC has commended the police action.
A statement by the Director of Publicity of SICO, Nathan Egba, stated the recent violent attack perpetrated by the PDP thugs and arrest of the killer has confirmed the fears of the APC that the PDP was stock-piling arms to cause mayhem in a bid to rig the election.
Meanwhile, Governor Henry Seriake Dickson has condemned the killing of June, noting that his death was a rude shock.
In a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Daniel Iworiso-Markson, the governor also cautioned politicians and their supporters to conduct themselves in a peaceful manner during campaigns, noting that election is not a do or die affair and, therefore, any acts of violence should be condemned.