THE Nigerian Police, Bayelsa State command has warned the creative industry and the Social Media to incite members of the public against the use of songs over the recent killings in Amassoma community, Bayelsa State.
The warning is coming few days after the monarch of Amassoma community, His Royal Highness Maj. Graham Naingba, (retd), accused a popular Ijaw musician, Barrister Smooth, of attempting to wax a new song on the recent crisis involving the NDU and the Amassoma community.
The commissioner of Police, Don N. Awunah said that the music, film industry and the art generally must not be used to promote violence, insecurity and foist social tension in whatever form or manner.
The CP in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DSP Asinim Butswat further explained that the creative industry is expected to add value to development, growth and security of the community rather than elevating divisive tendencies and use of music to spread falsehoods.
The police in the statement further warned that it “will not fold its hands and allow any person or group of persons disrupts the peace and security currently being enjoyed in the state. All Police formations, units and tactical teams have been activated to deal decisively with mischief makers throughout the state within the framework of the law.
“The preliminary investigation conducted into the labour dispute between Niger Delta University (NDU) Authority and the non-academic staff union over the State Government’s Public Service Reforms indicates that the violence that erupted in was a direct aftermath of infiltration by unidentified armed men hired to fire sporadically in the town.” The statement added.
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