A UNITED States-based medical practictioner, Dr. Kenneth Oyarebu, has lauded Edo State Governor, Adams Oshiomhole, for his foresight in crime-fighting, particularly the empowerment of vigilance groups in parts of the state which, he noted, had drastically reduced incidences of kidnapping that was at a time a source of worry to residents.

Oyarebu, who gave the commendation while speaking at the 2016 Auchi Day celebration in Auchi, submitted that in the absence of community policing, equipping the vigilantes was thoughtful.

He said the governor had done so well in the area of security of lives and property with the introduction of these groups in Edo North and the provision of patrol vehicles for them to address the state of insecurity in the communities.