Ese Oruru: I Am Shocked - Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa Reacts

Ese Oruru

 Bayelsa State Governor, Seriake Dickson, yesterday said the state government would support the proper rehabilitation and reintegration of Miss Ese Oruru to resume her normal life, according to the Vanguard.

 

Dickson, who expressed regret over the abduction of the teenager called on parents and guardians “to be extremely vigilant, in monitoring the activities of their children, with a view to ensuring that, they do not fall victim to the antics of mischief makers.”

 

The governor in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson while condemning the entire saga however expressed satisfaction with the various individuals, non-governmental and civil society groups for bringing the matter to national and international focus. Dickson also commended the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, for his role in ensuring the release of the victim as well as the 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 adding “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.”

 

I’m shocked, says Gov Okowa. Delta State Governor, Senator Ifeanyi Okowa, yesterday also condemned the abduction of the 14-year-old Ese Oruru. Expressing shock at the news of abduction of Ese Oruru, Okowa in a statement said;

 

“The action is an-unheard-of incident in the state; given the age of the girl and the lack of consent by her parents”.

 

The governor, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary,Mr. Charles Aniagwu, said: “Not until yesterday (Monday), I did not hear of this saga; not even the fact that the girl is an indigene of Delta state.

 

“I am very much interested in this case and I want the police to take it to its logical conclusion, nothing short of diligent prosecution of the abductors would be satisfactory”.

 

While expressing disappointment on the length of time it took to unravel the incident, Okowa told members of the public to always speak up whenever they are victims of undesirable social vices and pledged that the state is taking steps to reach out to the parents for necessary post-traumatic intervention.