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[dropcap]E[/dropcap]do State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has assured of his administration’s unrelentless effort to flush out criminal elements from the state, saying that security has been beefed up with relevant agencies to ensure the safety of lives and property.Obaseki gave the assurance on Friday as he emerged from a meeting with heads of security agencies in the state, including the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Johnson Kokumo, and Head of the Department of State Security (DSS).
The meeting followed a receipt of gloomy intelligence reports – suggesting plans by criminal elements in Edo State to disrupt the peace and scale up their nefarious activities as the year comes to an end.
“I have met with the Commissioner of Police and the DSS boss over the increased spate of cult activities in the state and we are deploying resources to ensure that those fueling the crimes are brought to book. We are committed to a safe Edo State and will not tolerate any criminality,” Obaseki said.
He assured that adequate security measures have been set up in preparation for the 2nd coronation anniversary of the Benin Monarch, His Royal Majesty, Omo N’Oba N’ Edo, Uku Akpolo kpolo, Oba Ewuare II.
“I am very much committed to stemming the increased criminality perpetuated by cult groups and gangs in the state.
“As a state that is forward-looking and desirous to attract foreign investment, I want to reiterate that we have exited the days when cult activities held sway in society.
“We have beefed up measures to check the reported cases. The new security architecture is taking shape to ensure that the people are safe,” he added.
He assured that preparations, especially those pertaining to security, are being finalized for the 2nd Coronation Anniversary of the Oba of Benin, noting that a combined team of security operatives will be deployed to ensure adequate security for the ceremony.
