The Edo State Authorities has restated its dedication to the struggle towards all types of crime within the state, noting that the federal government is strengthening its safety structure and bettering collaboration amongst companies to boost safety throughout Edo communities.
The State Coordinator, Edo Safety Community, Yusuf Haruna, who spoke to journalists in Benin Metropolis, mentioned the Governor Godwin Obaseki-led state authorities stays dedicated to the safety of lives and property of residents.
Haruna spoke when he obtained a letter of grievance from some protesters from 14 communities in Ovia North East Native Authorities Space of the state over disturbances by the growing actions of bandits of their communities, on the Authorities Home, Benin Metropolis.
He mentioned, “The governor has put so many issues in place to test criminality and safe the lives and property of Edo indigenes and whoever chooses to reside in Edo.
“Amongst them is the operation Wabaizigan safety structure and the group vigilante safety community and these are working successfully.
“Nonetheless, we nonetheless have these pockets of criminals who’ve sneaked into Edo and as we communicate, a mixed operation of safety forces, together with vigilante, and native hunters are happening throughout our communities, together with some elements of Ovia North East the place you got here from.”
He added, “The governor will not be resting and is decided to flush out all of the legal components in Edo and this we’re doing. This grievance that you’ve introduced is one thing of nice concern to the governor and authorities of Edo State.
“Do not forget that the primary time we obtained the same grievance, the governor mandated all the safety forces to go to a few of these communities and that was completed.
“Your presence right here as we speak is a name to strengthen our response and the federal government is severe about securing your lives and property.”
On his half, the spokesperson for the workforce, Johnbull Ewareme, counseled the governor for his large infrastructural growth throughout the state, urging him on the necessity to strengthen safety throughout the state to make sure the protection of lives and property of residents.
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