Governor Wike sacks controversial Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading and Motor Parks

*”Government will reconstitute the Taskforce after proper orientation and training.”

BY KAZEEM BISIRIYU

Governor Wike has sacked Rivers State has sacked with immediate effect the controversial State Taskforce on Illegal Street Trading and Motor Parks.

In recent times, the Taskforce  gained notoriety in the abuse of human rights even accusations that the operation of members has led to the deaths of some members of the public.

Governor Wike

The sacking of the Taskforce which is contained in Government Special announcement signed by Paulinus Nsirim Commissioner for Information and Communications,also said “Consequently, the Special Assistant to the Governor in charge of the Task Force, Mr. Bright Amaewhule has been relieved of his appointment.

“Members of the Taskforce are hereby directed to return the operational vehicles and Identity Cards of the body to the Office of the Secretary to State Government not later than 4p.m tomorrow, Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

The Statement further said that “They will be paid their salaries as they return the vehicles and Identity Cards.

“Government will reconstitute the Taskforce after proper orientation and training.”

In recent times it either they fighting with traders, Car Owners or clashing with Bureau de Change operators leading to the death of one the Operators around Hotel Presidential, Port Harcourt.