Rivers state governor, Nyesom Wike has commended security agencies for the death of Prince Igwedibia, popularly known as Don Wani who is allegedly responsible for the New Year attack in the State.
The army confirmed the suspect was killed on Saturday in his hideout in Enugu.
Reacting, the Rivers State Commissioner of Information and Communication, Emma Okah, said, “The success recorded in the operations that ended Don Wani and his men is a victory for the law abiding people in the state.
“It underscores the desirability of honest partnership and synergy between the government and security agencies as well as the public in tackling security problems in the state.
“This victory gladdens our heart and we remain more committed in the fight against crimes and will continue to support the police and all security agencies in the onerous task of securing our dear Rivers State and her people.
“We thank President Muhammadu Buhari for not playing politics with the Omoku massacre but gave a matching order which galvanised the efforts of the 6 Div of Nigeria Army, the DSS, police and everybody or agency who played a role to avenge the death of the innocent people killed in Omoku on 1st January, 2018.
“The success of our collective effort has shown that there is no hiding place for the wicked.”