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Dickson vows to check upsurge in violence

Dickson vows to check upsurge in violence

Gov Dickson

By Samuel Oyadongha

YENagoa — Governor Seriake Dickson of Bayelsa State has restated the determination of his government to stem the tide of violence, criminality and brigandage by persons within and outside the state, saying their days are numbered.

Dickson gave the warning at a meeting with traditional rulers, chairmen of Community Development Committees and representatives of the various security agencies in Yenagoa.

The governor, who stressed the need to curb the spate of criminal activities, such as kidnapping, pipeline vandalism and the attack on law enforcement agents in the state, called on the people to work closely with security agencies towards apprehending the perpetrators.