Inside Edo
Edo will demolish houses, hotels of Kidnappers, Idahosa reiterates
Written By: Hendrix Oliomogbe
18 Feb 2025 09:58 AM
Benin, Edo – As part of measures to tackle the growing problem of insecurity in Edo State, Edo State deputy governor, Mr. Denis Idahosa has reiterated the determination of the state government to fully abide by the new law, which stipulates the demolition of hotels and residential buildings where kidnappers converge before perpetrating their heinous crimes.
Mr. Idahosa, who disclosed this recently in Benin at the commissioning of Eagle Watch Security Ltd said that Governor Monday Okpebholo purchased 75 Toyota Hilux vehicles, motorcycles for security agencies and enacted the law stipulating stiffer penalties for kidnappers, to send a clear message to criminal elements in Edo.
Sounding upbeat, Idahosa said that the state government has taken concrete and proactive measures to overhaul the security architecture to bring about efficient service delivery and nip in the bud, the growing rate of insecurity bedevilling the country.
The deputy governor noted that the initiatives are part of efforts by the Governor Okpebholo led administration to create a conductive atmosphere to stimulate the interest of investors and make the state investors friendly destination towards advancing the growth of the state economy.
Idahosa tasked the organised private sector to increase their collaboration with the state government in unlocking the vast natural resources of the state for the benefit of all.
He said the state government is fully conscious of the fact that checkmating insecurity is a collective responsibility of all, especially the organised private sector and commended Engr. Greg Ogbeifu, a marine engineer expert for investing in the security sector of the state economy.
The chairman of Eagle Watch Security outfit, Engr. Ogbeifu said the security company was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 1999 and fully licenced by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to provide top notch security services to all sectors of the economy.
He said apart from providing jobs to an army of unemployed youths roaming the streets, the company is equipped with highly trained and experienced security operatives and a competent team of experienced security coordinators that are poised to deliver excellent security services tailored to meet the security needs of clients.
On arrival, the deputy governor was conducted round the high technology automotive diverse shop, established by Engr. Ogbeifu in 2022, for the repairs of cars.
Mr. Idahosa, who disclosed this recently in Benin at the commissioning of Eagle Watch Security Ltd said that Governor Monday Okpebholo purchased 75 Toyota Hilux vehicles, motorcycles for security agencies and enacted the law stipulating stiffer penalties for kidnappers, to send a clear message to criminal elements in Edo.
Sounding upbeat, Idahosa said that the state government has taken concrete and proactive measures to overhaul the security architecture to bring about efficient service delivery and nip in the bud, the growing rate of insecurity bedevilling the country.
The deputy governor noted that the initiatives are part of efforts by the Governor Okpebholo led administration to create a conductive atmosphere to stimulate the interest of investors and make the state investors friendly destination towards advancing the growth of the state economy.
Idahosa tasked the organised private sector to increase their collaboration with the state government in unlocking the vast natural resources of the state for the benefit of all.
He said the state government is fully conscious of the fact that checkmating insecurity is a collective responsibility of all, especially the organised private sector and commended Engr. Greg Ogbeifu, a marine engineer expert for investing in the security sector of the state economy.
The chairman of Eagle Watch Security outfit, Engr. Ogbeifu said the security company was registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) in 1999 and fully licenced by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps to provide top notch security services to all sectors of the economy.
He said apart from providing jobs to an army of unemployed youths roaming the streets, the company is equipped with highly trained and experienced security operatives and a competent team of experienced security coordinators that are poised to deliver excellent security services tailored to meet the security needs of clients.
On arrival, the deputy governor was conducted round the high technology automotive diverse shop, established by Engr. Ogbeifu in 2022, for the repairs of cars.
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