Governor Obaseki who said this after a meeting with heads of security agencies in the state, including the Commissioner of Police, Mr Johnson Kokumo, and Head of the Department of State Security (DSS), in the state, noted that the state was firming up security to curb criminal activity across the state. We are committed to a safe Edo State and will not tolerate any criminality,” Obaseki said. “I am very much committed to stemming the increased criminality perpetrated by cult groups and gangs in the state. “As a state that is forward-looking and desirous to attract foreign investment, I want to reiterate that we have exited the days when cult activities held sway in society. The new security architecture is taking shape to ensure that the people are safe,” he added.

Source: Nigerian Tribune October 12, 2018 15:34 UTC