‎Benin, Edo – The Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has pledged to eradicate kidnapping across Edo North and other parts of the state, promising robust security measures to ensure the safety of residents.
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‎Speaking during flag off exercise of palliative works on some federal roads in Edo North on Thursday, Okpebholo reassured citizens that his administration is prioritizing the elimination of kidnapping and other criminal activities plaguing the region.
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‎The governor emphasized his commitment to restoring peace and safety, stating that his government will work tirelessly to protect lives and property, fostering a secure environment for economic and social development across Edo State.
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‎"I assure you that the business of kidnapping will never thrive here. We must take a decisive action as these criminal elements must leave our forests. I assure you that in the next few days, they will be out from our forests.
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‎"I will relocate to Edo North if that is what it will cost me to flush out criminal elements from the area as I will not leave this to security agencies alone. Together, we will smoke them out from this area.", Okpebholo noted
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