I think Omoku should be out of the list. Have been spending all my weekends in Omoku for more than a yr now cos of the now peaceful nature and their constant electricity. Omoku seems to be the safest place in Rivers state now. This is cos a local vigilante group is securing the area and has cleaned up criminality in the area. Some people are even relocating the main port Harcourt to Omoku.

TechCapon:
If you've never been to rivers state before and you're planning to visit let me warn you of the areas to avoid. Avoid Emohua, Aluu, Ahoada west, Ahoada east, omoku, Akuku toru, eleme, ogoni, okrika and diobu. Don't say I didn't warn you.

The hot zones are basically 2 roads and adjouring areas which makes many to believe that there is community involvement. If the Army is to go in then it shall assume political coloring.

The army for some time now has been providing security escort for both oil and construction companies plying that road. We doubt if this are direct Shell workers and if really they are then Shell must have been crazy to use police as escorts.

The first road is on the East West Road after the Abonnema/Degema turn off down to Mbiama with flash points at Rumuekpe, Rumuji and some other Ikwerre communities. Kidnappers just emerge from the community do their stuff between check points and go back into the community while the police suddenly become filled with the spirit and turn to momentarily heavenly spectators.

The second road is after the international airport down to Elele with a spur to the Imo State boundary, this one is more deadly and largely goes unreported because oil workers don't pass there

The government of Rivers State it appears is still basking in the euphoria of election victory and has not said much if at all anything about the deteriorating security situation outside of Port Harcourt.

Rivers state and insecurity. Even the military man that came to give us lecture in camp was emphasizing that the state is not safe

Wike is working, 4 night ago they kidnapped a man on my street with Keke

now politians are the problem of Nigeria, I observed crime increase in River State after election, those terrorist used guns politians bought for them.

PhenomenalMorgan:
We need to tighten security in our dear state..
The neighbourhood safety watch commission was an urgent remedy to to the security crisis in Rivers state...
Too bad that APC, and The Nigerian Army fought against a commission that was constituted by Rivers House of Assembly!!!

Pure Sabotage.

Reference:


I repeat again, infrastructure does nothing to uplift the lot of the average citizenry. The south east has some of the best infrastructure in all of Nigeria baring the ill effects of oil production. The problem and challenge remains that of human capacity development. That is investing in the mental capacity of the people with the objective of making them sustainably productive. Nothing else will draw the youth away from destructive tendencies.

Did you mean to say North instead of south east in terms of infrastructure ?

TechCapon:
If you've never been to rivers state before and you're planning to visit let me warn you of the areas to avoid. Avoid Emohua, Aluu, Ahoada west, Ahoada east, omoku, Akuku toru, eleme, ogoni, okrika and diobu. Don't say I didn't warn you.

So which place con remain?

Buratai and the Nigerian Army could be seen as accomplices to have brought down the Rivers State Neighborhood watch.

sweetilicious:
Abacha Road Nko?

I've not heard of crime in abacha road. That na flexing area na

It is with great sadness I write to you about the frequent robbery/kidnap along Ahoada/Elele/emouha axis of East-West road. It has almost become a norm and security operatives have turned a blind eye to these occurrences.

There are over 10 check points beginning from Ahoada to emouha it is actually a shame and failure on the path of our security to have all these check pionts and yet these criminals operate successfully. We have the SARs and other police squads on those check points. The SARs men are known to intimadate drivers and harrass passengers with expensive phones and laptops. The police men in other checking points are known to collect 100 from drivers and any drivers who refuses to pay that is when they remember to check for car particulars and search the vehicle all in the bid to delay the driver. Their presence have no effect security wise at all. There have been numerous cases of robbery and kidnaping on that road. There have been whipers that they even work hand in hand with these criminals by leaving their duty post thereby allowing the criminals to operate or not trying to come to the rescues even when they can hear the sound of gun shots which is usually few meters away from their checking points.

Numerous drivers have lost their lives on that road likewise passengers who either end up being killed, raped or dragged (Kidnap) into the bush from which they are taken to their den where ransom are demanded. The case of the Agofure Motors driver who was killed and his passengers kidnapped leaving the lady who was cripple behind knowing fully well that she cant join the marathon to their den. I once heard one the drivers of Agofure Motors saying that they have lost up 15 drivers on that road likewise drivers of other transport companies, private car owners.

I had an encouter with these hardened criminals on the 1st of April 2019, on a monday morning at about 7:30 am, at first it seems like April fool but I was in the middle of a cross fire, gun shots of different sounds, guys who ought to be doing legitimate jobs holding and shooting guns of different caliber. From my Vehicle we could see a helpless driver who was shot right in our very own eyes strongling to survive on the ground. Our driver who was once a victim sometime ago (on his face he has scares, one side of nose blown off, he said eleven bullets were removed from his face and his passengers were taken away that night) miraclouly maneuvered the vehicle out of the horrific scene, even when two of the hoodlums continuously aimed at our Vehicle. The driver was able to drive to nearest checking point signaling all on coming vehicle of the dangers ahead. There were about 6 police men on duty and we told them about the ongoing robbery of which they could hear loudly sounds of gunshots but they didn't move an inch, they waited till we stopped hearing gunshots before they sluggishly drove towards the scene but by that time they were already gone into the bush, I heard there is a river deep inside the bush and they come with boats.

From all observations I think it is the Army that can fully engage these guys in combat. They are not faceless, they are from those communities within, a proper combing of these communities to fish out these criminals need to be done. The elders from these communities have failed to caution their sons. Those checking points should be occupied by the army and new checking should be set up at intervals where these guys still operate. The SARs and Police on that road should be removed from those checking points, they are of no use security wise, they are only there to extort money from drivers and Passengers.

This is a humble plea to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike to take the necessary actions to eradicate these criminal, we know you are busy with the election but our lives matters too. I am calling on the Nigerian Army, we dont care how this operation is going to be called wether python, cobra, Viper dance all we want is safe travels along that road. And not leaving out the federal Government we need urgent intervention.

IzzyP:
I think Omoku should be out of the list. Have been spending all my weekends in Omoku for more than a yr now cos of the now peaceful nature and their constant electricity. Omoku seems to be the safest place in Rivers state now. This is cos a local vigilante group is securing the area and has cleaned up criminality in the area. Some people are even relocating the main port Harcourt to Omoku

yeah the vigilante is definitely doing a great job but then let's watch it for another one year before we conclude

Sagamaje:


Fools are shouting

Your an eediots true true sha

TechCapon:
If you've never been to rivers state before and you're planning to visit let me warn you of the areas to avoid. Avoid Emohua, Aluu, Ahoada west, Ahoada east, omoku, Akuku toru, eleme, ogoni, okrika and diobu. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Kuku say the entire state is messed up

caprini1:
Exactly!.....Just find your way to Onitsha and continue your journey from there.

Exactly but you can still use chisco at education and guo before airforce junction,that's a better alternative. They use the elele route which is better than that death trap called east west road.

They have a curfew there up till now

NickD:

Don't be peddling lies na. Since when did oyigbo axis become an unsafe area to pass. A day crisis(wednesday) which ended that day has turned to northerners and southerners are fighting. Don't give out fake info bro.

Chimaokigwe:


What if it reoccurs?
Has the cause of the crisis been eliminated?

It's an isolated case bro. Wouldn't make it become a norm. These things happen rarely. The cause of the crisis was a Hausa guy that killed someone even though I do not know under what circumstance. But normalcy returned that evening. Twas just the back route between Tap junction and oyigbo junction.

Starpro87:
Buratai and the Nigerian Army could be seen as accomplices to have brought down the Rivers State Neighborhood watch.

Buratai is the one killing Rivers youths, abi?

You never jam. Your brothers are killing you like chickens and you're blaming outsiders.

Keep it up.

Westsida:


Your an eediots true true sha

And you are senselesses true true ooo

We do not need to ask who the enemies of Nigerians are!

oduademonest:
We are doing to them in Nigeria what they are doing to us in the west

egojeny1:

Owerri - Port harcourt rd nko esp Elele axis??

I thought there are always soldiers along that road, last time i drove along there, Every 20 minutes i came across soldiers, they searched my car, Querrying me on how i could afford a 2017 Benz AMG SUV.

So the soldiers are not there anymore.

Same Thursday
http://saharareporters.com/2019/04/26/rivers-gunmen-shoot-bus-driver-east-west-road-kidnap-all-passengers?fbclid=IwAR25NvwxtqmqvBxAwYVUviGPRSHe4uKPc4JlhkWjFRVM4ricn7Wn3qFSZVc

TechCapon:
If you've never been to rivers state before and you're planning to visit let me warn you of the areas to avoid. Avoid Emohua, Aluu, Ahoada west, Ahoada east, omoku, Akuku toru, eleme, ogoni, okrika and diobu. Don't say I didn't warn you.

Which area kon remain

TechCapon:

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If you've never been to rivers state before and you're planning to visit let me warn you of the areas to avoid. Avoid Emohua, Aluu, Ahoada west, Ahoada east, omoku, Akuku toru, eleme, ogoni, okrika and diobu. Don't say I didn't warn you. [/s]

Just tell us to restrict our movement to Port Harcourt city, Onne and Bonny Island. Full stop.

kikake:


Rivers is a state reduced to rumbles because of crude oil in its domain.

In other parts of the world, areas that have crude oil are near heaven.

In Nigeria, it's the reverse ...

The Buharis of northern Nigeria use oil money to build modem development infrastructures but exclude the oil producing areas. Because the Buharis believe that one Nigeria is a lie waiting to be exposed.

Nigeria is still together because of one thing which is not love, but oil. Sadly

Acedave1:
i swear apc are using dis killings for ritual..God judgement on oshiomole

When Amaechi was governor, he planted all cultists, militants and criminals in a hole and swore to them that they would be killed if they crawled out. Guess what?.. the miscreants all stayed put in their caves and lamented for the 8 full years of Amaechi.

The moment Wike became governor, he brought out the relegated militants and empowered them to be his personal security and political thugs to the excitement of a multitude of idiots who think they are 'doing' Buhari and Amaechi. Now Rivers state is being turned to the kidnap capital of Nigeria and some ignoramuses are blaming ApC. Just few days ago, a full coaster bus of passengers (ordinary Nigerians) were kidnapped and taken to God knows where in Emohua and you think the governor doesnt know who did it?

TechCapon:
If you've never been to rivers state before and you're planning to visit let me warn you of the areas to avoid. Avoid Emohua, Aluu, Ahoada west, Ahoada east, omoku, Akuku toru, eleme, ogoni, okrika and diobu. Don't say I didn't warn you.

So which place come Remain na. GRA

Ofklaw:
It is with great sadness I write to you about the frequent robbery/kidnap along Ahoada/Elele/emouha axis of East-West road. It has almost become a norm and security operatives have turned a blind eye to these occurrences.

There are over 10 check points beginning from Ahoada to emouha it is actually a shame and failure on the path of our security to have all these check pionts and yet these criminals operate successfully. We have the SARs and other police squads on those check points. The SARs men are known to intimadate drivers and harrass passengers with expensive phones and laptops. The police men in other checking points are known to collect 100 from drivers and any drivers who refuses to pay that is when they remember to check for car particulars and search the vehicle all in the bid to delay the driver. Their presence have no effect security wise at all. There have been numerous cases of robbery and kidnaping on that road. There have been whipers that they even work hand in hand with these criminals by leaving their duty post thereby allowing the criminals to operate or not trying to come to the rescues even when they can hear the sound of gun shots which is usually few meters away from their checking points.

Numerous drivers have lost their lives on that road likewise passengers who either end up being killed, raped or dragged (Kidnap) into the bush from which they are taken to their den where ransom are demanded. The case of the Agofure Motors driver who was killed and his passengers kidnapped leaving the lady who was cripple behind knowing fully well that she cant join the marathon to their den. I once heard one the drivers of Agofure Motors saying that they have lost up 15 drivers on that road likewise drivers of other transport companies, private car owners.

I had an encouter with these hardened criminals on the 1st of April 2019, on a monday morning at about 7:30 am, at first it seems like April fool but I was in the middle of a cross fire, gun shots of different sounds, guys who ought to be doing legitimate jobs holding and shooting guns of different caliber. From my Vehicle we could see a helpless driver who was shot right in our very own eyes strongling to survive on the ground. Our driver who was once a victim sometime ago (on his face he has scares, one side of nose blown off, he said eleven bullets were removed from his face and his passengers were taken away that night) miraclouly maneuvered the vehicle out of the horrific scene, even when two of the hoodlums continuously aimed at our Vehicle. The driver was able to drive to nearest checking point signaling all on coming vehicle of the dangers ahead. There were about 6 police men on duty and we told them about the ongoing robbery of which they could hear loudly sounds of gunshots but they didn't move an inch, they waited till we stopped hearing gunshots before they sluggishly drove towards the scene but by that time they were already gone into the bush, I heard there is a river deep inside the bush and they come with boats.

From all observations I think it is the Army that can fully engage these guys in combat. They are not faceless, they are from those communities within, a proper combing of these communities to fish out these criminals need to be done. The elders from these communities have failed to caution their sons. Those checking points should be occupied by the army and new checking should be set up at intervals where these guys still operate. The SARs and Police on that road should be removed from those checking points, they are of no use security wise, they are only there to extort money from drivers and Passengers.

This is a humble plea to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike to take the necessary actions to eradicate these criminal, we know you are busy with the election but our lives matters too. I am calling on the Nigerian Army, we dont care how this operation is going to be called wether python, cobra, Viper dance all we want is safe travels along that road. And not leaving out the federal Government we need urgent intervention.

Wike remains the gov and should be held accountable. Pls leave FG out of this. I thought you all trusted wike and pdp for safety when you were voting. The same rivers chasing Nigerian Army away is now begging them to come back.
My advice is to put Rivers in a state of emergency, sacking wike and installing an interim millitary govt in the state.

TechCapon:
safe to some extent

Tnx.

Ofklaw:
It is with great sadness I write to you about the frequent robbery/kidnap along Ahoada/Elele/emouha axis of East-West road. It has almost become a norm and security operatives have turned a blind eye to these occurrences.

There are over 10 check points beginning from Ahoada to emouha it is actually a shame and failure on the path of our security to have all these check pionts and yet these criminals operate successfully. We have the SARs and other police squads on those check points. The SARs men are known to intimadate drivers and harrass passengers with expensive phones and laptops. The police men in other checking points are known to collect 100 from drivers and any drivers who refuses to pay that is when they remember to check for car particulars and search the vehicle all in the bid to delay the driver. Their presence have no effect security wise at all. There have been numerous cases of robbery and kidnaping on that road. There have been whipers that they even work hand in hand with these criminals by leaving their duty post thereby allowing the criminals to operate or not trying to come to the rescues even when they can hear the sound of gun shots which is usually few meters away from their checking points.

Numerous drivers have lost their lives on that road likewise passengers who either end up being killed, raped or dragged (Kidnap) into the bush from which they are taken to their den where ransom are demanded. The case of the Agofure Motors driver who was killed and his passengers kidnapped leaving the lady who was cripple behind knowing fully well that she cant join the marathon to their den. I once heard one the drivers of Agofure Motors saying that they have lost up 15 drivers on that road likewise drivers of other transport companies, private car owners.

I had an encouter with these hardened criminals on the 1st of April 2019, on a monday morning at about 7:30 am, at first it seems like April fool but I was in the middle of a cross fire, gun shots of different sounds, guys who ought to be doing legitimate jobs holding and shooting guns of different caliber. From my Vehicle we could see a helpless driver who was shot right in our very own eyes strongling to survive on the ground. Our driver who was once a victim sometime ago (on his face he has scares, one side of nose blown off, he said eleven bullets were removed from his face and his passengers were taken away that night) miraclouly maneuvered the vehicle out of the horrific scene, even when two of the hoodlums continuously aimed at our Vehicle. The driver was able to drive to nearest checking point signaling all on coming vehicle of the dangers ahead. There were about 6 police men on duty and we told them about the ongoing robbery of which they could hear loudly sounds of gunshots but they didn't move an inch, they waited till we stopped hearing gunshots before they sluggishly drove towards the scene but by that time they were already gone into the bush, I heard there is a river deep inside the bush and they come with boats.

From all observations I think it is the Army that can fully engage these guys in combat. They are not faceless, they are from those communities within, a proper combing of these communities to fish out these criminals need to be done. The elders from these communities have failed to caution their sons. Those checking points should be occupied by the army and new checking should be set up at intervals where these guys still operate. The SARs and Police on that road should be removed from those checking points, they are of no use security wise, they are only there to extort money from drivers and Passengers.

This is a humble plea to the Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike to take the necessary actions to eradicate these criminal, we know you are busy with the election but our lives matters too. I am calling on the Nigerian Army, we dont care how this operation is going to be called wether python, cobra, Viper dance all we want is safe travels along that road. And not leaving out the federal Government we need urgent intervention.

A single word of warning from Wike would stop all these nonsense. The people perpetrating all these are militants (or do we call them ex militants?) who are well known by the leaders in the state.

I know this can be stopped by just the governor because When Amaechi was governor, he grounded the activities of militants and cultists in the entire state for 8 years; he planted the top militants and cultists in the state in holes and swore to kill them if they crawled out. I remember even kingpins like Ateke Tom (who by the way is currently a celebrated king in Rivers) lamenting from his hole back then that Amaechi wanted to kill him.

But the moment Wike became governor, the first thing he did was to bring back those top militants from relegation and empower them to be his personal security and political thugs to the admiration of many idiots who think they are 'doing' Buhari and Amaechi. Now the militants are on rampage and everybody is wondering what's wrong. The other day it was Don Wani's rampage which went out of hand until he was killed.

The solution to all these is simple, irrespective of their so called superior fire power, the perpetrators of these acts can be stopped with INTELLIGENCE because every single one of the perpetrators are very well known by those in government.

frankmoney:
shut the hell up , wike is actually not doing shit to stop anything , he offered this guy's amnesty initially , but couldn't even handle the program well when so many of them turned in this , weapons , na neighborhood watch na e go stop this one ?. If you like don't blame him

keep ranting online...... Last time I checked, your bubu was the chief security officer of the shithole.