combined team of military troops drafted to major roads of Biogbolo, Opolo and Okutukutu in Bayelsa state

 

    A combined team of military troops, policemen and operatives of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, have been drafted to the major roads of Biogbolo, Opolo and Okutukutu as the attack on Igbo residents and traders entered the second day in Bayelsa State.

   Opolo and Biogbolo youths mobilised yesterday morning and attacked Igbo traders, destroying goods and property while some hoodlums seized the opportunity to loot. An attempt by some Igbo traders to resist the attack resulted into a full blown clash with Opolo and Biogbolo youths brandishing dangerous weapons and chased out the Igbo residents.
  Meanwhile, the state government has ordered a security reinforcement and deployment of soldiers to ensure peace returns to the area.
  Policemen were seen removing barricade mounted by the angry youths, while soldiers had been deployed to Tombia roundabout.
  Also, it was gathered that a meeting that would include the chiefs, youth groups and Igbo community leadership would be convened soon.