An indigene of Bilabiri 1& 2 communities in Ekeremor Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, Lucky Tubotu has called on President Bola Tinubu, Governor Duoye Diri, the Military Joint Task Force JTF command, and the Inspector General of Police to urgently intervene to protect their lives and property from the relentless attacks from alleged notorious criminal militant gang allegedly led by Ebimeme Abaka aka Small Fire and his cohorts Tekena Abaka and Bright Wilson Isopi.
Tubotu who spoke against the backdrop of the alleged criminal activities of Ebimene Abaka aka Small Fire,Tekena Abaka and Bright Wilson Isopi at Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State Capital alleged that the people are living under the fear of terror occasioned by alleged senseless killing and intimidation going on in the community unhindered.
The allegations stated that “This is a “Save Our Soul” message to the relevant authorities such as President Bola Tinubu, Governor Duoye Diri, JTF Command and the Police. If this killing continues, then the people may be forced to take up arms to fight for their redemption”.
“Security agencies should declare Ebimene Abaka (Small Fire,Tekena Abaka and Bright Wilson Isopi wanted for murder. They are also into sea piracy, possession of illegal arms and ammunition,all forms of criminality and selling of hard drugs to youths particularly underage children,the community now has several drug addicts from the age bracket of 15 and below .
“Bilabiri 1& 2 communities have been turned to a theatre of war where killing take place without any question from security agencies. Ebimene Abaka (Small fire), Tekena Abaka and Bright Wilson Isopi have criminally taken over the community where they perpetuate their atrocities”.
“On April 1st, 2021 Ebimene Abaka (Small Fire) shot and killed Frank Seide at the Bilabiri concrete jetty and almost got his body dismembered if not for some brave youths who carried the corpse and fled into the bush, because it will be sacrilegious to do such a thing”.
The allegations further stated that “the community is under siege as many persons who are against the terror acts of Ebimene Abaka aka Small Fire and his notorious gang have fled the town for fear of being killed or attacked. We cannot allow a criminal gang to take over our ancestral patrimony”.
The allegations also added that” Ebimene Abaka (Small Fire) has boosted that nobody can dare him, he has threatened to kill Prince Yerin Johnbo who is the Coordinator of Tantita Security in the community the way he killed Frank Seide and nothing happened, even me my life is under threat.I want the world to know that if anything happens to me or my uncle Prince Yerin Johnbo,small fire should be held responsible “.
“Tekena Abaka who is the Chairman of the community has flooded Bilabiri 1 & 2 communities with militias and is recruiting more militants to carry out their nefarious activities and to continue to hold sway as Chairman of the community even though his tenure is to end in December this year”.
“Tekena Abaka is threatening everyone in the community that he will not handover after the expiration of his tenure in December, in fact that was why Frank Seide was killed by his elder brother, Ebimene Abaka (Small Fire) because they want to forcefully extend his chairmanship against the wish of the community “.
“Ebimene Abaka (Small Fire) claimed that David Lyon, the erstwhile Governor elect of Bayelsa State, gave him a contract in the oil and gas sector, hence the armed militants were invited to the community for the job.We wonder if armed criminal gang work for David Lyon?.
“These people Ebimene Abaka (Small Fire), Tekena Abaka and Bright Wilson Isopi are known killers.We call on the federal government to use its military might to dismantle this gang, protect our people and communities, prosecute and bring them to justice”. The caller stated in his allegations statement while calling for protection
