Government of Abia state has directed security agencies in the state to urgently review the security situation around Umuahia, the Abia state capital, in a bid to arresting the growing ugly trend of security challenges, Igbere TV reports.
In a statement, the state government said it has directed the Commissioner for Public Utilities to immediately commence the deployment of street lights around “flashpoints.”
It also revealed that the Commissioner has been asked to ensure that previously deployed street lights within the state capital function optimally.
The statement was signed by Mr. Enyinnaya Appolos, Chief Press Secretary to Governor Okezie Ikpeazu, and sent to Igbere TV on Saturday night.
Full Statement,
“Abia State Governor, Dr Okezie Ikpeazu, has directed security agencies in the state to urgently review the security situation around Orlu, Kaduna and Arochukwu Streets by Calabar Street, Umuahia, with a view to clearing the area of hoodlums accused of robbing and molesting innocent citizens on a regular basis.
“The Governor has also directed the State Commissioner for Public Utilities to immediately commence the deployment of street lights around the area including Umuwaya Road to Shopprite and the aforementioned flashpoints as well as ensure that previously deployed street lights within the state capital function optimally.
“Governor Ikpeazu who expressed the determination of his administration to tackle crimes through job creation and proactive security engagement also directs that brothels located around the aforementioned areas be closed down immediately and proprietors of such facilities, including joints where hard drugs are sold, be prosecuted.”
