Oba Ewuare II of the Great Benin Kingdom alerted his people on Wednesday that investigations had revealed that herdsmen and kidnappers, as well as other sets of criminals have established camps in the forests in the various villages in Edo State.
The Oba who spoke through the Enigie (Dukes) in a meeting in his Palace on Wednesday stressed the need for them and members of their various communities to provide information that will help security agencies to dislodge such criminal camps in the forest.
He said government has resolved to set up the Security Surveillance Team to help identify criminals and their hide outs in the society.
Oba Ewuare directed the Enigie in Benin Kingdom to nominate a credible person in each of their villages to be part of the Security Surveillance Team to be set up by Edo State Government.
The Benin Monarch said those to be nominated by the Enigie will be thoroughly screened to ascertain their integrity and uprightness in carrying out the function and warned the Enigie not to usurp their powers once nominated.
Oba Ewuare II charged those to be nominated to do their work diligently and truthfully and should report any criminal or person with questionable character to the Enogie who will in turn forward same to the relevant security agencies for necessary action.
The Oba of Benin said the Palace was pleased with the Enigie for their loyalty, and dedication over the years and urged them to keep supporting the Palace in order for peace and progress not to elude the people assuring that more good things await the people in the years ahead.
