Edo State government has condemned the destruction of properties along Airport Road axis of Benin City by thugs said to be loyal to former Deputy Governor Philip Shaibu.
Commissioner for Communication and Orientation, Chris Nehikhare said attacking and unleashing mayhem on innocent citizens who are going about their lawful businesses was unwarranted.
According to him, the level of wanton destruction perpetrated by thugs and elements working in connivance with the former deputy governor in the guise of enforcing a judgement reinstating him in office is uncalled for.
“The state government through this statement is warning Shaibu to desist from this turn to violence in the pretense that he is enforcing a judgement. He is reminded that he is not above the law and is liable for the wanton destruction perpetrated by him and his co-travellers.
“We want to reiterate that Shaibu will face the consequences of violence that he has resorted to in pursuit of his aim to return to the Edo State Government House even when he is aware that a stay of execution of the judgement has been filed.
“We enjoin the general public to be calm and go about their lawful businesses as government will continue to deploy the instrumentality of the state to restore and maintain law and order in the face of undue provocation.”
