Ex-Gov. Dickson expresses shock over invasion of country home, policeman’s death

Dickson reiterated that the gunmen, who attempted to invade his compound through the Forcados River were successfully repelled by gallant police officers.

Condoling with the Nigeria Police Force and the family of the deceased on the loss, Dickson noted that the period was indeed a trying one for the country.

He also stated that neither him nor his family were in the compound during the attack as they have been away in Abuja and Yenagoa for about three weeks.

His words: “ I received with shock, the sad news that gunmen attempted to invade my country home in Toru-Orua at midnight on Wednesday. Sadly, the failed attack which led to an exchange of gunfire between the criminals and police officers resulted in the death of a police man.

“I condole with the immediate family of the late policeman, the Inspector General of Police, the Bayelsa State Commissioner of police and the entire police team on the death of the gallant policeman who was killed.

“ This period is indeed a trying one to the country, the police and the security agencies and I call on the society to give them the requisite support to effectively carry out the sensitive duty of securing the society.

“ The Commissioner of Police and heads of other security agencies have commenced immediate investigation to unravel those who perpetrated the heinous acts and I am sure that no stone would be left unturned in the bid to fish them out. ”