Nigeria, Oct. 7 -- Some youths in former Governor Udom Emmanuel's hometown of Awa Iman in Onna Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have volunteered to protect Mr Emmanuel's residence in the community after the police withdrew their operatives from the premises.

When our reporter visited the residence on Monday afternoon, a handful of young men were seen seated at the security post chatting among themselves, while some stood at the entrance of the gate.

"The former governor is our father; he is our leader," a young man who seemed to be their leader said. "We won't let any bad thing happen to him. We won't let our enemies rubbish him."

As we earlier reported, our reporter made a repeat visit to Mr Emmanuel's residence at Ewet Housin...