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BONNY LAWYERS' FORUM HAILS BONNY-BODO ROAD, RAISES ALARM OVER SECURITY WITHDRAWAL




The Bonny Lawyers' Forum has expressed mixed feelings over the commissioning of the Bonny-Bodo Road, commending the Federal Government and Nigeria LNG Limited for delivering the historic project, while raising serious concerns over the withdrawal of security personnel from the road corridor immediately after commissioning.

In a press statement issued on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and signed by its Chairman, Elder Victor Frederic Pepple, Esq., the Forum described the road, commissioned on Saturday, November 7, 2026, as a significant milestone in the economic and infrastructural development of Bonny Kingdom.

The Forum particularly acknowledged NLNG for its instrumental role in driving the project to fruition, and commended His Majesty, King Edward Asimini Williams Dappa Pepple III, Perekule XI, Amanyanabo and Natural Ruler of Grand Bonny Kingdom, and his Council of Chiefs, for their commitment and foresight in ensuring the project became a reality.

According to the Forum, the road opens new opportunities for commerce, investment, mobility and social integration for Bonny Kingdom and its people.

However, the Forum said it is deeply concerned about the apparent withdrawal of security personnel previously stationed along the road immediately following its commissioning.

It noted that the development is troubling in view of prevailing security challenges and the vulnerabilities associated with the road corridor, adding that recent security incidents since the commencement of test-running operations have underscored the need for sustained and proactive security measures.

The Forum warned that the premature withdrawal of security personnel, without an effective and sustainable alternative arrangement, could undermine the benefits the project is intended to deliver.

"A road that should serve as a gateway to prosperity must not inadvertently become a security vulnerability or expose our people to avoidable risks," the statement said.

The Forum therefore called on the Federal Government, the Rivers State Government and all relevant security authorities to urgently review the security architecture of the Bonny-Bodo Road and adjoining communities.

It advocated the immediate deployment of adequate and sustained security measures, including appropriate operational hours, strategic security checkpoints, regular patrols and effective surveillance to safeguard lives and property.

The Forum also acknowledged the sacrifices of security agencies in maintaining peace in Bonny Kingdom, noting that the opening of the road has expanded their responsibilities and requires greater vigilance, coordination and operational commitment.

It further called on the Bonny Local Government Council to sustain and strengthen enforcement of town-planning regulations, traffic management measures and environmental protection laws, with particular attention to regulation of motor parks, commercial activities and vehicular movements.

The Forum congratulated the people of Bonny Kingdom on the historic achievement and urged residents, motorists, transport operators and all road users to remain vigilant, security-conscious and law-abiding.

"We celebrate the road, but we must not compromise our security," the statement added.

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