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Dickson to support prosecution of Ese’s abductor


Bayelsa State Governor Seriake Dickson yesterday met with the family of Ese Oruru at the Government House, Yenagoa.

The governor, who spoke after the meeting, said he had set up a medical team, including psychologists, to facilitate Ese’s recovery.

Dickson hailed the media and civil society groups for their efforts in securing Ese’s freedom adding that his administration would support the family at this critical time.

The governor also called for a comprehensive investigation into the abduction and subsequent prosecution of the culprits.

He described the incident as “unfortunate”, adding that the state government had directed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate with the Police, towards ensuring that Ese’s abduction was prosecuted to a logical conclusion.



Dickson, who described Ese as a minor, wondered why it took so long to secure her release.

He said there were questions begging for answers, “as those who knew something about her abduction failed to say or do something to ensure Ese’s return to her parents”.

The governor said: “This matter has to do with enforcement of the laws of this state. This matter is not religious; it is not a matter that has to be swept under the carpet, because of one tradition or the other.

“We, as a government, are seeing this matter as one of law enforcement; the rights of a young girl, innocent childhood, her right to proper development and her right to grow up in the company of her parents and also practice for now the faith of her parents. A lot has happened.

“I want to use this opportunity to assure all that. The Nigeria Police Force is working hard and I have directed the Ministry of Justice to collaborate effectively with them to ensure that this matter is prosecuted to a logical conclusion.

“I also trust and believe that the police investigations would also extend far and wide, because there are questions begging for answers and we as a government, We want to know why adults, fathers and grandfathers, who saw a minor taken away from here down and into circumstances she found herself in in far away Kano did not make it a priority of returning that child; that minor to the lawful and proper custody of her parents.

“We want to know why it took this long; we’d like to know those who knew what was going on, but did not say something. We like to know those who could have saved this situation much earlier, but did not.

“Like I said, we are looking at this issue not from the prism of culture, tradition or religion. From now on, this matter has to be looked at purely and simply as a case of law enforcement and as a case of state responsibility and protection and safety of our children; in this case, a minor. I have had preliminary briefings by the Police Commissioner and his team.”

Dickson said Ese’s case should be treated as an infringement on her fundamental human rights and law enforcement.

The governor said he had received preliminary briefings from the Police Commissioner.

“We have directed that a team be set up, made up of medical practitioners, counsellors, who would liaise and work with Ese and her parents to offer support, we are prepared to support and stand by Ese, not just now, but most importantly in the days, months and years ahead.

“I like to thank all Nigerians for their legitimate concern in this matter. I appreciate the efforts of the parents and the Oruru family. I thank my counterpart, the Kano State Governor, since this matter became public knowledge. I like to thank the media.”

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