Edo State Governor, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has committed to working with security agencies to eradicate criminal gangs within the state.
This announcement was made during a visit from Major General Obinna Onubogu, General Officer Commanding 2 Division of the Nigerian Army, at the Government House in Benin City.
Obaseki emphasized that the State Government will not tolerate incidents like the recent one in Okomu, where Okaigheles and militant groups fired at soldiers.
He stressed that the State Government is actively collaborating with security agencies to apprehend those responsible for the attack.
Obaseki stated, “I have been privileged this morning to receive, in our office, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 2, Division, Nigeria Army, Major General Obinna Onubogu. He is on an inspection of his area of command.
“The military has been of great support to our security efforts in Edo State. The Brigade Commander is a member of our State Security Council and they have provided tremendous backup and support to the other security agencies in the State.
“Last week, we had an unfortunate incident in the Okomu area where militants and some community youths shot at some soldiers and fortunately there was no casualty. We are going after all those that were involved in the incident.
“We will not accept the level of arms build-up by cultists and Okaigheles in Edo State and Edo State Government wants to reiterate that with the backing of the Military, we will go after criminal gangs who are constituting a nuisance in Edo State and building up arms in our State to terrorize citizens.”
The governor concluded by expressing his gratitude to the GOC for the visit and for the military’s continued support.
He assured that the State Government would maintain close cooperation with the military and other security agencies, providing the necessary support to ensure the protection of lives and property in Edo State.
