Anambra state Governor, Chief Willie Obiano has called on Ndi Anambra to  remain  calm as his government is on top of the security situation in the state.

 

Governor Obiano made the call at the Governor’s Lodge, Onitsha, during a statewide broadcast to update the masses on government efforts since the security challenges.

 

Government House Correspondent, Ejike Abana reports that  according to Governor Obiano who condemned recent  attacks in the state  , the unrest in some parts of the state is planned and targeted attack on security agents, stressing that efforts are on to apprehend the attackers.

 

While calling for all hands including traditional rulers, Presidents General, youths, market task force, among others, to be on deck, the Governor explained  that the Security Council have met twice to explore ways nip the challenge  in the bud , pointing out that coordinated efforts to sabotage the security architecture of the state, will be resisted.

 

The Governor said that massive security agents have been deployed to Anambra which means that there will be increased security activities around the state, calling for understanding.

 

While sympathizing with families of victims of the unrest, he announced that covered number plates and fitted tinted glass on private and commercial vehicles has been banned in Anambra henceforth.

 

Speaking on cultism and touting, the Governor stressed that following  the video making rounds on social media about activities of Rica cult groups, three of the cultists have been apprehended and now facing the wrath of the law, calling youths to shun cultism.

 

He called on security agents to arrest touts brandishing  sticks on the road to disturb people, and sympathized with the families of the late President General of Omor, who was  kidnaped and killed, adding that massive  security agents have been deployed  to Omor axis till calm is restored.