Lack of funds and manpower are no longer likely to be a problem to the provision of adequate security in Imo State. This promise was made to the Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, by the highest authority in the land.
Satisfied with the manner Uzodimma has handled the challenge of insecurity in Imo State in the face of scarce resources, President Muhammadu Buhari has agreed to support the Government with additional funding as the Governor plans to engage more manpower ahead of Christmas.
The President gave his words on Tuesday when Governor Uzodimma paid a working visit to Aso Rock Villa.
The Governor had, a couple of weeks ago asked Imolites in the Diaspora who wish to come home for Christmas to do so without any fears of insecurity. He promised them adequate security all through their stay.
Addressing newsmen after the meeting with Buhari, Uzodimma said the President addressed the issues he raised with him satisfactorily.
His words: “The prominent among the issues is just the increasing insecurity in the Southeast. I know that despite the activities of the bandits and unknown gunmen, recall that the Correctional Facility in Owerri was broken and over 1836 inmates were released.
“Since that time they’ve been on rampage, committing all sorts of crimes; kidnapping, robbery and other sorts of crimes in the State and there is need for us to really clean up the State because you know that this period of Christmas is so important to our people and we want to ensure that those coming home to spend their Christmas will have a conducive atmosphere to enjoy their Christmas and then celebrate the season.”
On Governor Uzodimma’s request for more manpower and financial support from President, he explained: “Yes, we asked for support with additional man power and also I asked for some kind of funding to support the security situation in Imo State and Mr. President graciously approved.”
Imo State has been battling with an unprecedented insecurity situation, especially, since gunmen invaded the Owerri Correctional Centre, setting free over 1,800 prisoners, persons awaiting trial and other detainees, a good number of them, hardened criminals.
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