Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has pledged to revamp the state’s safety structure and flush out felony components following latest assaults on safety personnel within the state.
Otti made this recognized on Saturday after an emergency safety council assembly convened to deal with the scenario.
He assured residents of the federal government’s dedication to revive security and stop a recurrence of such incidents.
The governor stated, “Now we have critically reviewed the safety framework of the state, and I’m happy to announce that we have now resolved to rejig it to make sure that these sorts of assaults turn out to be a factor of the previous.
“Now we have additionally taken decisive steps to establish and uproot felony components wherever they could be hiding. Let me guarantee you that we’re absolutely ready, with the backing of the safety companies, to take care of them accordingly.”*
Otti warned criminals working in Abia, declaring that the state would now not function a haven for them.
“In case you are a felony in Abia State, whether or not you name your self a bandit, a kidnapper, or anything, this state won’t be secure for you. That’s the warning,” he declared.
The governor reassured residents, guests, and traders that his administration was dedicated to making sure the protection of lives and property throughout the state.
“I need to guarantee everybody in Abia that the federal government is greater than able to addressing any safety challenges. Nobody ought to stay in concern as a result of we’re doing every little thing doable to guard everybody residing or visiting the state,” he acknowledged.
The governor additionally prolonged his condolences to the Nigerian Military and police over the lack of personnel in latest assaults at Ekenobizi, Ubakala, and Ohafia.
He promised to go to the households of the deceased and be certain that such tragedies wouldn’t repeat themselves.