Hope Uzodimma, governor of Imo, says his administration has
done all within its powers to protect lives and properties in the state.
The governor spoke on Tuesday at an event to hand over 10
armoured personal carriers (APCs) and other vehicles to the police command in
the state.
The south-east has been grappling with insecurity occasioned
by the activities of gunmen targeting residents, security operatives and public
infrastructure.
Addressing the police officers, Uzodimma said with the
cooperation of security agencies in the state, the activities of gunmen have
reduced significantly.
“Thanks to your
courage and professionalism, we have been able to contain the criminal
onslaught of hoodlums and their sponsors who vowed to make Imo governable for
me,” he said.
He added the three arms of government — federal, state and
local government — must work in synergy to effectively tackle insecurity.
He also said since assuming office, his administration has
worked hard to provide security through availability of equipment to boost the
operations of security agencies.
“This is the second
time the inspector-general of police is coming to commission armoured personal
carriers (APCs) in Imo state. The government and people of Imo state are very
grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari and the head of security agencies in
Nigeria for their commitment and efforts to restore peace in Imo state,” he
said.
“I must commend Imo state police command for their gallantry
in restoring peace and order in Imo. The reality is that all tiers of
government must synergise to boost the security of lives and properties in
Nigeria.
“Since my assumption of office, I have worked hard to
provide security in the state. Shortly after I assumed office, I procured over
100 patrol vehicles equipped with modern gadgets for security agencies in the
state.”
The governor also said it is the responsibility of the state
to support the police with the necessary equipment to provide the highest level
of security.
He added that the state will take all necessary steps to
ensure the perpetrators of violence do not continue with their attacks.
“Those who shed blood to get to power should know that they
will give an account of their lives here on earth and hereafter. They should
give peace the chance it deserves,” he
said.
“I will continue to do my best to ensure that Imo is safe
for everyone including investors. Our youths should know that crime does not
pay and should not allow politicians to use them for their selfish interests.”
In his remarks, Usman Baba, inspector-inspector general of
police, said the governor has demonstrated that he is committed to the security
of residents.
“Any nation desirous
of security of its citizens must enhance the capacity of security personnel.
Procurement of these security gadgets will significantly improve security in
Imo state,” he said.
“I, thereby, call on other state governors in the country to
emulate Imo state governor, Hope Uzodimma, in supporting security personnel
with needed gadgets and equipment for a peaceful Nigeria.”
Baba also asked the governor to support the training of
security personnel to boost their skills for the effective discharge of their
duties.
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