It would be recalled that Governor Wike had directed security operatives to arrest anyone connected with the outlawed pro-Biafra group in the south-south state.
Wike’s directive came after a clash between suspected IPOB members and security agents on Wednesday left two police officers killed.
The Rivers State Government also revealed that IPOB members razed the Police Area Command, Oyigbo, Afam Divisional Police Office, and a court, all in Oyigbo Local Government Area (LGA) of Rivers State.
Reacting to the development on Friday night in a statewide broadcast, Governor Wike placed a N50 million bounty for the arrest of one Stanley Mgbere who allegedly led IPOB members to carry out the fatal attacks in Oyigbo.
The Rivers State governor said the proscribed group has continued to expand membership drive, holding meetings regularly, and expanding its logistical base.
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“Security agencies are directed to stop any form of procession or agitation by IPOB in Rivers or any part thereof and arrest and prosecute any person or group that identifies with IPOB in the State. Government will issue executive order to strengthen effective enforcement of these measures.
“Today (Friday), IPOB continued with its devilish and destructive activities at Rumukwurushi, Iriebe, and Oyigbo in open defiance of the State Government’s curfew on human movements,” Governor Wike said.
Displeased with Governor Wike’s decision, Kanu has doubled the bounty the Rivers governor placed on an IPOB ringleader in the state, placing N100 million on Governor Wike.
The IPOB leader placed the N100 million on Governor Wike on Sunday, days after his lawyer, Barrister Aloy Ejimakor, issued a legal notice in reaction to Governor Wike‘s order on IPOB in Rivers state.