From Ovat Mike,
Onitsha
Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state, has ordered the Nigeria Police Force, other security agencies, Anambra vigilante group and traditional rulers in all the 181 communities that constitute Anambra to treat any cattle herders caught with AK47 as an armed robber in the state.
Obiano gave the order at a one day Stakeholders Security Summit organized by the Nigeria Police, directed by the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar Adamu in collaboration with the Anambra State government, held at Professor Dora Akunyili Women Development Centre Awka, on Tuesday.
He said the measure, if generally adopted by other governors, will help stem down the tide of security challenges currently facing the country. He said he is giving the order because everything about security of Ndi-Anambra was his major focus in the present government.
The governor explained that the meeting will help re-strategize on how to address the challenges of cattle herders parading the state with AK47 riffles. He warned traditional rulers not to allow such people in their communities. “Any Fulani herdsman with AK47 is not Nigerian. Therefore should be treated as an armed robber”.
“Security has been my number one agenda, I have purchased about 562 vehicles to security agencies since I came on board as governor of AnambraState in 2013”, Obiano boosted.
He used the event to beg the security agencies, traditional rulers, youths and participants to support APGA candidate in the November 6, 2021 governorship election.
In his address, the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, said the programme is aimed at mobilizing all stakeholders comprising traditional leaders, clergies, community leaders, youths and general public to proffer advice for improved participation in policing their respective communities; and enhanced security consciousness, especially during this challenging period across the country. The IGP was represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Finance and Administration, DIG Joseph Egbunike.
In their separate speeches, the State Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs and the Chairman of Anambra State Vigilante Service, Mr. Greg Obi and Rtd. CP Ikechukwu Ayodele Aduba respectively commended the Inspector General of Police for organizing the programme, while assuring the governor of their readiness to enforce the directives across communities in the state.