Heads of security agencies in Imo State have solicited the continued support of stakeholders to achieve hitch-free yuletide celebrations in the state.
The security chiefs who made the call during a Joint Show of Force Security exercise in Owerri, on Monday, assured Imo citizens of their safety and protection during the yuletide celebrations.
They disclosed that massive personnel have been deployed across the state to secure lives and properties, adding that the personnel are well equipped to guarantee adequate security in the state during the festive period.
Speaking on behalf of the security chiefs, the State Police Commissioner, CP Aboki Danjuma, noted that the Command in synergy with other sister agencies battle ready to forestall any act capable of truncating the existing peace in the state during the season.
Danjuma, who spoke through his Deputy in charge of the Department of Operations, DCP Hamzat Abdul-Kadir, also commended the operatives of the Joint Security Taskforce for their resilience and diligence in carrying out their duties for the state.
The CP said, “I can tell you that we have a number of deployment in all the nooks and crannies of the state. Our focus is to ensure that Imo people enjoy Christmas and new year festivities without any hitch.
“To be Frank, we all share the concerns of Imo people about the insecurity but it is glaring that Imo State now is safer than ever before. This is brought about because of the good synergy among the security agencies in the state.”
“We are doing all in partnership with stakeholders in the state including the traditional rulers, and community leaders so that we can share information at appropriate times and nip all the complaints in the bud without any problem.
“So we appeal to Imo citizens, let them come out, let them come home for those living outside the state, join their families to enjoy Christmas celebration and new year all together. We are here for them and we will never fail them.”
Meanwhile, addressing the personnel earlier, the Commander in charge of the 34 Artillery Brigade, Obinze, Bridg. Gen. Usman Lawal urged the operatives to exhibit professionalism and shun all forms of corrupt practices and misconduct while dealing with the citizens, especially during the festive period.
“We must be civil as much as possible. We must not harassed, intimidate, or extort anybody. We are going to exhibit a high level of professionalism and carry out our duties effectively and efficiently for the overall good of the people and society at large.
“We are going to operate, cover, and dominate everywhere. Our presence would be felt everywhere during this festive season. We are going to sustain this synergy in our determined effort to achieve a crime-free Imo State.”
