Governor Nwifuru seeks security support to fight crimes in Ebonyi

From Victor Nwegede, Abakaliki.

Ebonyi Governor, Francis Nwifuru has called for a synergy among security agencies, local government council chairmen and his newly appointed aides on security in the task of protecting the lives and property of the state citizens.

Governor  Nwifuru also pledged to give all the necessary support including the provision of pick-up vans to the security agencies and his new Special Assistants to enable them to access rural areas in the course of their assignments.

He stated this Saturday while presiding over the maiden State Security Council meeting held at his office conference room, Ochoudo Centenary City, Abakaliki.

He stressed that the duties of the Special Assistants on Internal Security are to gather and make available useful information to security agencies for enforcement.

The governor explained that the meeting became vital, as it proffered solutions to security challenges confronting the state.

According to the Chief Press Secretary, Monday Uzor who made this known in a press release, the meeting had in attendance the Commissioner of Police, Representatives of the Army, NDLEA, DSS, NSCDC, and Federal Road Service Corps. Nigeria Correctional Service and the newly appointed Senior Special Assistants and Special Assistants on Internal Security as well as Local Government Council Chairmen.

He said possible ways of ensuring adequate security of lives and property of citizens overwhelmed discussions as far-reaching decisions were made at the meeting.