I won’t allow criminals destabilise Edo, says Okpebholo

Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has declared that he would allow criminal elements to destabilize the state.

Okpebholo said this at the country home of Senator Adams Oshiomhole shortly after security meeting with political, religious, and traditional leaders, heads of security agencies on how to address the peculiar security challenges in Edo North.

He said the security stakeholders’ meeting had become necessary to ensure peace and security are maintained across the State, especially in Edo North.

“Under my watch, criminal elements will not succeed in destabilizing Edo State. I will deal with them decisively and make the State inhabitable for their activities,”:

He asked Edo people to expect a better security situation, saying all the resolutions arrived at in the interest of peace would be utilized to enhance the security of the state.

“We came here for a peaceful discussion regarding security. We had a perfect discussion. Let us watch it from here. Things will be perfect in our land,” he said.

On his part, Oshiomhole, commended the governor’s approach in handling security issues in the State.

“Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo has come to Edo North to discuss with the people what he has been doing and what he will do in terms of security of lives and property in Edo State.

“The people have expressed their confidence in the Governor. They have reaffirmed their loyalty and commitment to work together with the security agencies so that Afenmai land will be safe,” he said.

Also speaking, a traditional ruler in the area HRH Mallam Ali Suleiman, said the security meeting had given stakeholders confidence, while traditional rulers have resolved to collaborate with security agencies and stakeholders to ensure peace in Edo.