As part of his administration’s effort to eradicate crime and
other anti-social ills in the state, the Imo State governor, Owelle Rocha
Okorocha has appealed to the people of the to cooperate with the police by
using the under listed Phone Numbers; 08034773600,
08155777777 and 08077666666, to give the police relevant information to enable them
track down criminals.
He made this appeal at a meeting with the members of Imo State
House of Assembly, School Principals, Head teachers and members of Community
Councils, at the Ahiajoku Convention Centre, New Owerri recently.
Speaking during the occasion, the governor announced the
creation of a security office at every community Government Council in Imo
State and directed that two members of Nigerian Security and Civil Defense
Corps be posted to every primary and post primary institution in the state as a
measure to maintain discipline and beef up security
.
He described insecurity as one of the major factors that
militate against industrial and social economic development of any area and
reiterated the determination of his administration to wipe out any form of
crime in the state ranging from rape, armed robbery, kidnapping and child
trafficking. He called on parents to monitor closely the activities of their
children and wards to ensure that they do not get involved in any criminal
activity.
Speaking further at the occasion, the governor warned that the
law enforcement agencies in the state will deal decisively with any person who
gets involved in criminal activity
He commended the police and other law enforcement agencies in
the state for their effort in reducing the crime rate, which according to him
has brought peace and gingered economic activities in the state.
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