We Will Not Yield Any Inche Of Abia Territory To Criminals And Those With Expansionist Agenda - Ikpeazu
Governor Okezie Ikpeazu says that his administration shall use every lawful means to protect and safeguard every inch of the territory of Abia State from criminals and marauders.
The Governor stated this today at Akirika Obu Community in Ukwa East LGA when he visited the community to assess the current situation on the heels of reports of some unlawful invasion of the Community by some criminal elements.
The Governor made it clear that his administration shall resist any form of expansionist agenda, either by communities from neighboring states or from any outlawed group by whatever name called.
The Governor, who arrived the border community with a contingent of military officers, to the admiration of the people of the community, assured them that every available space in the community will, henceforth be well policed and informed them that the Military had come to stay in their community permanently to ensure their safety and protection.
He called on the community to cooperate with the soldiers during their stay and allow them to carry out their primary assignment there. We warned against using the soldiers for the resolution of civil disputes amongst them, and assured that his administration will continue to provide logistics support to the soldiers to ensure that they have minimum comfort in the area.
Also speaking, the Member representing Ukwa East State Constituency at the Abia State House of Assembly, Hon. Paul Taribo was full of thanks for the visit of the Governor to the area.
The Governor was accompanied on the visit by the State Chairman of the PDP, Rt Hon Asiforo Okere, an indigene of the local Government, the Executive Chairman of Obingwa LGA and Hon. Ibe Nwoke.
Also political leaders of Ukwa East including Hon Paul Taribo of the State Assembly, former National Assembly member, Rt. Hon Emeka Stanley, Honorable Commissioner for Environment, Barrister Tony Nwamuo, Traditional Rulers and Community leaders from the area were also on ground to receive the Governor and his entourage.
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