Benin City: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has reassured residents of the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property, declaring that criminals will find no hiding place in the state.
This is contained in a statement on Sunday by Dr. Patrick Ebojele, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor in Benin.
The governor said that decisive measures were already yielding results in the fight against kidnapping, cultism, and other criminal activities.
He noted that his administration has made massive investments in modern security apparatus, intelligence gathering, and inter-agency collaboration, all aimed at confronting criminal elements.
He affirmed that the issue of kidnapping is being seriously addressed, adding that security operations were ongoing across the state.
Meanwhile, the Governor warned against attempts by unscrupulous individuals or groups to exploit public sentiment to destabilise the state’s peace and security.
He assured that anyone involved in kidnapping, cultism, or any form of criminality would be tracked down and brought to justice.
“This administration will not allow criminals or their sponsors to take Edo State hostage.
“Anyone involved in kidnapping, cultism, or any form of criminality will be tracked down and brought to justice.
“There will be no hiding place for perpetrators,” he said
He urged the residents to remain calm, vigilant, and law-abiding, and to continue with their daily activities, as the government is firmly in control of the security situation.
Okpebholo reaffirmed his determination to win the battle against crime and restore lasting peace across Edo State.