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Kidnap of three expatriates in Rivers: Governor Wike gives Andoni Chiefs, leaders three-day ultimatum

Gov. Nyesom Wike of Rivers State

Rivers State Governor,  Nyesom Ezenwo Wike has given the chiefs and leaders of Andoni Local Government Area, a  72-hour ultimatum  to ensure the immediate release of three kidnapped expatriates of Raffoul Nigeria Limited who are involved  in  the construction of the Unity Road in the area.

Governor Wike said failure to secure the release of the three expatriates kidnapped by Andoni youths at the expiration of the ultimatum,  he will formally withdraw the recognition of all Government Recognised Chiefs in the Local Government Area and cancel  the Andoni aspect of the Unity Road project.
Governor Wike  further stated that other communities across the State must take measures to protect contractors and workers executing projects for them.
He said the same sanctions  will be meted out to other communities where Chiefs and leaders allow project contractors to be kidnapped by community  youths.

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