The Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG, Zone 9 Umuahia, Echeng Echeng, has demanded the support of the residents in order to put an end to the unrest in the South Eastern states.
Echeng made this vow during a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Nwifuru at the new government house, Centenary City, Abakaliki, the State capital, adding that the police is preparedness to partner with the government to fight insecurity ranging from kidnapping, armed robbery and illegal sit-at-home order in the South-East geopolitical zone.
The Zone 9 AIG who expressed concerns over the rising insecurity in the zone, has demanded unalloyed support of the governors of the zone to enable the security agencies put an end to the unrest caused by hoodlums.
Echeng said, “Ebonyi State is one of the five (5) states in the South-East region, and it has its own peculiar security challenges, which borders on insurgency by the outlawed members of ESN, kidnapping for ransom, robbery and other social vices.
“These challenges are not insurmountable just like every other challenge. We are here to tackle that particular challenge. Under zone 9, Ebonyi State remains the most peaceful State.
“As bad as this challenge is, we are ready and the only way to solve this problem is to take the battle to the very people that are causing this security breach in the South-East region. This battle can’t be won with only the security agencies, but with the support of everybody in the zone.”
Governor Nwifuru, in his reaction, commended the efforts of the security operatives, which he said has resulted in almost zero percent in the cases of kidnapping and other criminal activities in the State.
He cited that kidnapping was no longer like before in the State, saying that his administration had continued to witness peace and order since he assumed office.
Nwifuru said, “We are facing serious security challenges in the South-East now, but it’s a man made challenge. And I’m sure that with adequate cooperation among the security agencies, we will definitely get it right.”
