Wike orders destruction of criminal hideouts in Rivers

Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has ordered the destruction of all criminal hideouts in Ahoada, Elele, Eleme and Onne to prevent attempts to undermine security of the State.

The governor said criminals are already coming to terms with the reality that Rivers State is too hot for them to invade at will and detonate their foolish attack on targeted security posts and personnel.

Governor Wike, who made this assertion in a state broadcast on Friday, disclosed that the state government has identified the hideouts, safe houses and secret places that provide both cover and comfort for the hoodlums to plan, execute and return to after operations.

“This was the reason we ordered the destruction of all the shanties and makeshift structures located along Elele to Ahoada expanse of the East–West Road to deny the criminals the opportunity to continue to undermine our security from these hideouts.

“We have equally decided to destroy all the shanties, illegal shops and mechanic sheds along the Eleme to Onne stretch of the East-West Road having discovered these places also serve as hideouts and operational bases for criminals and criminal activities in the State”, he said.