Imo: Uzodinma Orders Arrest Of Security Taskforce Members On Petroleum Matters

The many people claiming to be members of the  Taskforce  on Petroleum Matters in Imo State are in trouble.

Governor Hope Uzodinma has declared them illegal, emphasising that he never set up any such Taskforce. He has, therefore, asked the Commissioner of Police to arrest and prosecute anybody masquerading as a Taskforce member.

A Release by the Governor’s Media Adviser/Chief Press Secretary, Oguwike Nwachuku,  said that the Governor has  mandated  Police Commissioner Abutu Yaro, to arrest such persons or group of persons and ensure that they face the  full weight of the law for claiming what they are not, including claiming to be working for the government.

“For the avoidance of doubt, Governor Uzodimma has not constituted any such security taskforce and views the activities of such persons or group of persons involved as inimical to his vision which includes to ensure that things are done properly and within the ambits of the law.

“The Governor reiterates that there is no such security taskfoce on Petroleum Matters set up by him yet with terms of reference and job specifications handed over to the members and therefore, views seriously activities of persons or group of persons pretending to be working in that capacity as criminal.

“The governor also advises members of the public to be wary of those involved in such claims and report them to the appropriate authorities.”