Soldiers in the Niger Delta shot and killed a boat operator in the waterways of Bayelsa State.
The man,who hails from Olugbobiri, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state, was allegedly killed in error by the security operatives after mistaking him for a militant.
The victim identified as Ernest is a fallout of the disquiet that has pervaded the Niger Delta creeks as a result of the activities of militants who have attacked oil facilities in the region,the victim worked with an oil service firms in the region before the unfortunate incidence.The troops were reportedly patrolling the waterways in search of militants when mistook Ernest for hoodlums and fired at him.
Mr. Alagoa Morris, A human rights activist and state representative, Environmental Rights Action (ERA), condemned the shooting and killing of the young man.
The man,who hails from Olugbobiri, Southern Ijaw Local Government Area of the state, was allegedly killed in error by the security operatives after mistaking him for a militant.
The victim identified as Ernest is a fallout of the disquiet that has pervaded the Niger Delta creeks as a result of the activities of militants who have attacked oil facilities in the region,the victim worked with an oil service firms in the region before the unfortunate incidence.The troops were reportedly patrolling the waterways in search of militants when mistook Ernest for hoodlums and fired at him.
Mr. Alagoa Morris, A human rights activist and state representative, Environmental Rights Action (ERA), condemned the shooting and killing of the young man.
“One of the worst opponents to contend with is the one who is very scared of you and lacks confidence. He would not hesitate to kill you at the slightest opportunity.“The shooting and killing of an innocent, harmless and law-abiding citizen by soldiers in the creeks of Southern Ijaw LGA, Bayelsa State, is no exception. It smacks of troops sailing in fear and lacking confidence,” he said.
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