Pledges Continued Support for State Security Apparatus

Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of high-profile kidnappers and gunrunners in the state.

He gave the commendation during a visit to the agency’s state headquarters on April 5 in Enugu.

The governor expressed particular delight over the arrest of a high-value gang leader allegedly responsible for a series of attacks on security operatives, as well as kidnapping for ransom in Enugu and its environs. He noted that residents would finally be relieved of the suspect’s reign of terror across the state and the wider South-East region.

Mbah also expressed dismay that able-bodied individuals could abandon human decency for such heinous crimes, stressing that the full weight of the law would be brought to bear on those involved.

He praised the DSS for its professionalism, discipline, and role in ensuring a peaceful Easter celebration, while urging the command to sustain the momentum, which he described as central to the responsibilities of government.

“The good people of Enugu State are grateful for the peaceful atmosphere, especially during the Easter period, made possible through the efforts of the Service and other security agencies in the state,” he said.

Expressing confidence that the arrested suspects and their network would ultimately face justice, the governor added: “It is your duty to sustain the tempo of security service delivery, as this remains the primary essence of government and can never be taken for granted.”

While expressing optimism that sustained efforts by security agencies would rid the state of criminal elements, Mbah reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making Enugu a safe hub for tourism, business, and living.