Gov. David Umahi has declared war on criminal elements terrorizing Ebonyi state.
Umahi said there will be no hiding place for criminals in the state.
The Governor gave the charge while speaking on the occasion to mark Nigeria’s 62nd independence anniversary and 26th anniversary of the creation of Ebonyi.
He revealed that those behind the killings in the state were known gunmen and would be exposed by the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) installed in different parts of the state.
He further said that new video surveillance would soon be launched to further expose crime and criminality in the state.
He said that his administration had enhanced security by connecting major red zones in the state with surveillance cameras to track criminals.
He also said that security agencies had been encouraged to intensify efforts toward the protection of lives and property through the provision of security gadgets and patrol vehicles.
“We installed traffic lights in the major roundabouts to ensure traffic control and a viewing centre that provides security satellite for the state.
“We created and fortified Ebubeagu Security Outfit, which has at least 4,000 officials, paid monthly to provide intelligence and add value to the security architecture of Ebonyi,” Umahi said.
