Obinna Uchendu Abakaliki
Ebonyi State Government in collaboration with Ivo local government area of the State have concluded plans to set up different security posts in the local government to curb the Incessant killings, kidnappings and other criminal activities within the local government area.
The Chief Security Officer (CSO) to the State Governor, CSP John Nwede and the Ivo local Government Council Chairman, Chief Ajah Emmanuel, made the disclosure when the duo visited several strategic locations to establish new security posts in the area.
There has been incessant killings, kidnappings, communal disturbances and other restive activities within the local government area in the last two years which has resulted to the deaths of several persons in the area.
The State Government and the local government area has set up local vigilante outfits to curb the menace but the activities of the hoodlums and youths of the area has remained unabated as killings has continued to go on in the area.
CSP Nwede expressed dissatisfaction with the recent attacks on various communities in the State especially Ivo local government area by some criminals elements adding that the situation has become a source of concern and worry to the State Government.
“Governor Nwifuru is so committed to resolving all issues in the different communities in the State and to restore peace and promote development in our communities.
He extended the governor’s condolences to all affected families and pledged that the government would take action to assist the families.
The Council Chairman, Chief Ajah expressed deep appreciation for the governor’s proactive approach to combating insecurity in the area and his resolve in reflecting his genuine care for the people.
He further assured farmers of the government’s commitment to ensuring their safety adding that the security posts when established is expected to serve as a 24-hour security post to monitor the activities of the hoodlums.
Some of the flashpoints visited included Setraco Road in Amaeze Community, Nwankwousa Pipeline in Amata Community, the Ngwogwo to Mpu Expressway, and the Mpu to Akaeze Expressway.
It was gathered that the initiative was adopted as the best approach to address the reoccurring attacks by criminal elements who harm and kill innocent citizens of Ebonyi State.
