Dickson promises to rehabilitate Ese, ‘abducted girl’

Seriake Dickson, Bayelsa state governor, has promised to ensure the proper rehabilitation of Ese Oruru, the teenager allegedly abducted in Yenagoa and taken to Kano for a forceful marriage.

Expressing regrets over the development, Dickson called on parents and guardians “to be extremely vigilant, especially in the monitoring of the activities of their children, with a view to ensuring that, they do not fall victim to the antics of mischief makers”.

In a statement issued by Daniel Iworiso-Markson, Dickson’s chief press secretary, the governor thanked various individuals, non-governmental and civil society groups for bringing the matter to national and international focus.

“Dickson pledged the government’s preparedness to support every effort at not only re-uniting Ese Oruru with her family back in Yenagoa, but also ensure her proper rehabilitation and reintegration into the society to resume her normal life,” the statement read.

“While commending the Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, for the role displayed in ensuring the release of the victim, Dickson also applauded security agencies for the swiftness and professionalism with which the matter was handled.

“He thanked the Emir of Kano, Mallam Muhammad Sanusi II, for ensuring the safety of Ese and eventual handing over to the Police in Kano.

“The government and people of Bayelsa state will remain eternally grateful to all those, who contributed in one way or the other in giving the issue the desired attention.”