Bernard Mgbar Baridamue, a first-time lawmaker in the Rivers House of Assembly, has stirred public attention with his recent launch of the ‘Bicycle Initiative to Combat Insecurity’ in Ward 9 of the Tai State Constituency in Tai local government area.

Baridamue, also the Chairman of the House Committee on Emergency Relief/Special Duties, unveiled the project at Bunu-Tai Town Square.

PM News reports that the initiative involves the distribution of bicycles and torchlights as valuable resources to aid the battle against insecurity within the ward.

Photos from the event show elders and stakeholders laying hands on the bicycles before they are distributed.

The project has elicited mixed reactions from the public, with both criticisms and commendations.

Some members of the public find the initiative unacceptable in the 21st century, expressing discontent with the allocation of resources for such projects. Critics argue that the area is peaceful without needing bicycles and torchlights.

One Chamberline Kinikanwo labelled the initiative a “disgrace” and called on the people of Tai to reject such projects, emphasizing that there are better ways for lawmakers to contribute to the development of their communities.

On the contrary, Prince Sordum Leke commended Baridamue’s initiative as a timely intervention in Bunu-Tai community. Leke argued that considering the high fuel and maintenance costs for vehicles, bicycles offer an economical and sound alternative for local policing. He pointed out that bicycles are quiet, enabling vigilantes to approach criminals discreetly.

Leke highlighted the importance of local solutions for local challenges and cited examples from advanced countries where police use bicycles for various functions.

He expressed appreciation for Baridamue’s representation and his efforts to address the challenges facing his constituency for the greater good of Rivers State.

https://politicsnigeria.com/rivers-state-lawmaker-donates-bicycles-as-security-vehicles-to-combat-insecurity/

There's nothing person no go see for this Naija politicians
All of them are the same Thiefs, spending millions of naira in buying SUVs but given bicycles to people to combat crimes for them to die

He should have atleast gotten them a motorcycle or couple of motorcycles. I understand it being for just the ward but then how bicycle patrol take be serious patrol

Maybe Na because of the high price of fuel dem no go fit afford am
Your status of life depends on the gift u will be given

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Bernard Mgbar Baridamue, a first-time lawmaker in the Rivers House of Assembly, has stirred public attention with his recent launch of the ‘Bicycle Initiative to Combat Insecurity’ in Ward 9 of the Tai State Constituency in Tai local government area.

Baridamue, also the Chairman of the House Committee on Emergency Relief/Special Duties, unveiled the project at Bunu-Tai Town Square.

PM News reports that the initiative involves the distribution of bicycles and torchlights as valuable resources to aid the battle against insecurity within the ward.

Photos from the event show elders and stakeholders laying hands on the bicycles before they are distributed.

The project has elicited mixed reactions from the public, with both criticisms and commendations.

Some members of the public find the initiative unacceptable in the 21st century, expressing discontent with the allocation of resources for such projects. Critics argue that the area is peaceful without needing bicycles and torchlights.

One Chamberline Kinikanwo labelled the initiative a “disgrace” and called on the people of Tai to reject such projects, emphasizing that there are better ways for lawmakers to contribute to the development of their communities.

On the contrary, Prince Sordum Leke commended Baridamue’s initiative as a timely intervention in Bunu-Tai community. Leke argued that considering the high fuel and maintenance costs for vehicles, bicycles offer an economical and sound alternative for local policing. He pointed out that bicycles are quiet, enabling vigilantes to approach criminals discreetly.

Leke highlighted the importance of local solutions for local challenges and cited examples from advanced countries where police use bicycles for various functions.

He expressed appreciation for Baridamue’s representation and his efforts to address the challenges facing his constituency for the greater good of Rivers State.

https://politicsnigeria.com/rivers-state-lawmaker-donates-bicycles-as-security-vehicles-to-combat-insecurity/

A good one. There are few motorable roads in the community

He know say no need for fuel. Mtcheew

With this you expect the psyche of an ordinary Nigerian to remain normal and some miscreants will still open their smelly mouths to defend this

While in ABIA STATE a whole governor giving out wheelbarrow as empowerment

Why him no just support sports in the community...rather than this mediocre

How will the use this to arrest someone

I would have seen nothing wrong with it if more than 90% of the roads in Rivers are motorable

Second hand bicycle for that matter.