Insecurity: Uzodimma, Police CP Directs Security Personnel to Deal Ruthlessly with Criminals
- Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo has directed security operatives to deal with criminals in the southeast state
- Uzodimma, along with the state commissioner of police Abutu Yaro, gave the directive during a visit to Imo police headquarters
- The Imo state governor reiterated his commitment to tackling insecurity and restoring peace and stability
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Imo state - Security operatives in Imo state have been directed to deal ruthlessly with criminal elements disturbing the peace in rural communities.
The Guardian reports that the directive was given by state commissioner of police Abutu Yaro and Governor Hope Uzodimma.
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Uzodimma who made the remark on Tuesday, June 15, during a condolence visit to the state police command headquarters in Owerri said the officers should shoot the bandits first before they are killed.
Speaking further, the governor reiterated the commitment of his government to ensure that all those apprehended and found guilty for criminal involvement are persecuted, TVC News added.
Gunmen burn houses of ex-Imo AG, Assembly member
This charge is coming less than 48 hours after the house of some top people were targeted by criminals who wreaked havoc and took the life of an innocent man.
Specifically, the criminals invaded the home of Ekene Nnodumele in Ebenato, Awo Idemili, in Orsu local government area.
Unodumelo who represents Orsu Constituency, in the Imo State House of Assembly, lost his gateman who was on duty in the attack. Also, the gunmen set the house on fire.
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Don’t allow yourselves to be killed -Uzodimma tells security operatives
Meanwhile, Uzodimma has advised security operatives to stop allowing themselves to be killed in cold blood by bandits attacking police facilities in the state.
According to the governor, cops are the only ones licenced to carry guns in Nigeria.
He urged the personnel to defend themselves as well as the lives and property of the people. He urged the personnel to defend themselves as well as the lives and property of the people.
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