By Emmanuel Addeh in Yenagoa
A dusk to
dawn curfew has been imposed on Twon-Brass in Bayelsa State following a
clash between the supporters of the Peoples Democratic Party(PDP) and
the All Progressives (APC) in the riverine area, which led to the death
of at least two persons on Monday.
The bloody
encounter, which also saw many suspected thugs from both parties
injured, followed the recent disturbances in the Brass Local Government
Area (LGA), which were caused by a power tussle between the council
Chairman, Victor Isaiah and the only APC member of the state House of
Assembly, Hon. Israel Sunny-Igoli.
In the
latest incident, a spokesman of the Ijaw Youth Council (IYC) Worldwide
in the area was alleged to be one of those gruesomely cut down by their
assailants.
But the state police spokesman, Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the incident, said only one person died.
It was
gathered that tension has continued to mount in the crisis-ridden area,
with both party loyalists spoiling for war, compounded by the impending
official declaration of one of the actors, Sunny-Igoli, for the Federal
House of Representatives’ seat next weekend.
One version
of the cause of the clash alleged that some thugs numbering about 10
entered the town through Odioma and were challenged by some IYC boys and
APC boys, resulting in a fight.
However,
declaring the curfew, Isaiah warned that anyone found violating it
would be apprehended by the security agencies who are struggling to
return peace to the area.
He added that all forms of meetings in the affected area had been cancelled until peace is restored.
“Following
the recent disturbances in Twon-Brass, the Honourable Victor Isaiah
Caretaker Chairman Brass Local Government Area, has declared a 9pm-6am
indefinite emergency curfew in Twon-Brass with effect from today.
“To this
end, all indigenes and residents of Twon-Brass are advised to stay
indoors for their own safety, as security operatives have been directed
to arrest anyone found to be violating the directive.
“Also all public gatherings or processions are prohibited during this period,” the chairman said.
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