The explosion seriously injured the carrier allegedly during a protest by some persons over the tenure of the local government chairmen in the state.
The Coalition for Human Rights Advocacy in Africa (CHRADA) has asked the Nigerian Police to arrest the persons who masterminded the failed explosion in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
A dynamite explosion had happened on June 25 near Hotel Presidential in Port Harcourt during a protest by some persons over the tenure of the local government chairmen in the state.
The explosion seriously injured the carrier allegedly during a protest by some persons over the tenure of the local government chairmen in the state.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr Adaeze Oreh, had alerted hospitals in the state to look out for any patient with ‘traumatically dismembered upper limb’. and to immediately alert the government.
However, the Coalition for Human Rights Advocacy in Africa (CHRADA), in a statement signed by Dr. Joyce Idakwo, hailed the efforts of the police but demanded prompt action against the sponsors and collaborators of the attack.
CHRADA emphasised that those hiding in President Bola Tinubu's cabinet or the National Assembly, who are suspected to be involved in the criminal activities, deserve to be arrested by the police.
The organisation stressed that no one should be above the law, regardless of their position or influence while it urged the police to arrest everyone found to be collaborators.
"We applaud the police for their efforts in bringing this criminal to justice, particularly after he was severely injured during a failed explosion while accompanying Pro-Wike supporters in a protest along the Port Harcourt – Aba Expressway on June 25th, 2024," the statement said.
"It is noteworthy that Preye was arrested while in the company of alleged pro-Wike supporters, who have pledged to make Rivers State ungovernable for Governor Siminalayi Fubara.
"This revelation raises serious concerns about the involvement of political elements in the orchestration of violence and criminal activities in the state."
The Centre, therefore, urged the police to investigate the extent of Preye's involvement with the alleged pro-Wike supporters and to determine whether some other individuals or groups had been supporting his criminal activities.
"It is unacceptable that individuals who have enabled and supported such heinous crimes remain at large," Idakwo added.
"The recent attack on the Action Peoples Party (APP) office in Port Harcourt is a stark reminder of the dangers posed by these individuals.
"If they are not held accountable, it will only be a matter of time before they recruit other bomb experts to terrorize the peace-loving people of Rivers State.
"CHRADA vows to ensure that those behind this evil act pay dearly and will be dragged before the International Criminal Court. We demand justice for the people of Rivers State and urge the police to leave no stone unturned in ensuring that all those involved in these crimes are brought to justice.
"The people of Rivers State deserve to live in peace and security, and it is the responsibility of the police and other law enforcement agencies to ensure that this is achieved."