Nyesom Wike, the governor of Rivers State, has been urged to take action in the ongoing incidences of kidnapping, murdering, and rape along the Emohua-Kalabari road in Rivers State by well-known Nollywood actress Hilda Dokubo.
According to Anaedoonline.ng, the well-known roadway, which is infamous for its terrible condition, has turned into a refuge for kidnappers.
Akuku-Toru, Asari Toru, and Degema are three significant riverine local government units that are reached via the road lately dubbed as the riskiest and most perilous route in Rivers.
Veteran Actress, Hilda Dokubo, Queries Girls Who Tag Men As Scum
The Nollywood actress responded to the crisis by pleading for Wike’s assistance on Facebook, saying that residents of her neighborhood were becoming routine victims of the local kidnapping group.
She said, “This is a cry for help. While the rest of Nigeria were celebrating the Independence Day, my people in Buguma were crying and mourning one of our own, a 45-year-old Livingstone, who until his death was a driver, who commuted people from Port Harcourt to Buguma.
“Kidnappers stopped him and they shot him dead. He is one of several victims, who had gone that way. Daily, people are kidnapped on that road and killed. Our daughters are raped and exploited and robbed. Our sons are murdered and this has gone on for so long.”
She continued by stating that the condition of the roads is to blame for the increase in gang activity.
Because it is a death trap, she insisted, it now promotes crime and insecurity.
Tonto Dikeh, Hilda Dokubo, Stephanie Coker, Others Protest Against Rape (Photos/Videos)
She begged Wike to build the road on his own initiative so that the locals’ lives would be assured.
“I want to beg you my governor, Nyesom Wike, you are known as Mr. Project. You are known for constructing roads and bridges and I can attest to it. It is on this basis I plead with you. You have sworn to protect the life and property of Rivers people and Kalabari people are Rivers people.
“That road is a route to our home, Asari Toru, Akuku Toru and Degema. If you fix it you can save us from untimely death. You can save our women from dying poor. I beg you Mr. Governor.
“I know you can do this if you choose to. Please come to our aide. We have been robbed enough. We have been raped enough and our sons and daughters have been killed enough,” she added.
Follow us on Facebook
Post Disclaimer
The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author and forum participants on this website do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of Anaedo Online or official policies of the Anaedo Online.