A former governor and leader of the APC in Bayelsa State, Chief Timipre Sylva, has decried the outbreak of violence in his home community of Okpoama in Brass Local Government Council.
In the unfortunate incident that occurred on Sunday, 04 February 2018, over the election of youth executives in the kingdom, lawless elements allegedly procured by an interested party shot and maimed some youths. As at press time, one youth leader who sustained serious injuries had died.
According to a statement by, Doifie Buokoribo, media adviser to Timipre Sylva, the former governor deplored the violence, describing it as unwarranted, unfortunate and strange to the hitherto peaceful community.
“He condoles with the family of the dead and prays for the quick recovery of the injured. He wonders at the level of desperation that would make some youths to spill blood, the blood of their fellow youths, in order to control the kingdom’s youth body”Buokoribo said.
Sylva, the statement said, called on the leadership of the community to work with the security agencies to ensure that all those involved in this violence are brought to book without delay.
The former governor reiterated the need for peace in the community, tasking all stakeholders to do everything within their powers to restore lasting order.
