The Governor of Bayelsa State, Seriake Dickson, yesterday set up a six-member Commission of Enquiry to investigate the mayhem, violence and breach of peace that characterised the December 5 governorship election in the state.
Dickson, in a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Iworiso-Markson, said he was acting on Section 2 (1) of the Commission of Inquiry Law, Cap 8 Laws of Bayelsa State of Nigeria 2006 and in exercise of all other enabling powers.
He named the chairperson of the commission as Justice Margaret Akpomieme and Mr. Abraham Ekiamene as its secretary.
Other members of the commission, which will be inaugurated today, are Brigadier-General Bob Ake (rtd), Dr. Victoria Abad, Mrs. Martha Akpana and Tamadu Abasi.
He asked the commission to determine the number and identities of the persons that were injured or killed, if any, during the violence, mayhem and breach of the peace that occurred in parts of Bayelsa State on or about the 3rd to 6th December, 2015.
Other terms of reference are: “To determine the extent of damage to property, if any, during the said incidents.
“To identify the perpetrators of the said violence, mayhem and breach of the peace and recommend appropriate action.
“To determine the role played by the security agencies in the said incidents, if any.
“To recommend measures aimed at averting future occurrences of such incidents.
“To make any recommendations as the Commission may deem fit to make in the circumstances.
“To do such other lawful act(s) for the purpose of giving effect to or that may be incidental to the fore – going terms of reference.
“The Commission, has not later than 21 days, from its first sitting or within such extended period as may be allowed in writing to submit its report.”