A new joint security outfit named “Ebubeagu” has been instituted in the South East region.
The security outfit was pronounced by Governors of the South East region, immediately after the maiden edition of the region’s security summit held behind closed door at the Imo State Government House, Owerri.
Presenting a communiquè on behalf of members, Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi, who was flanked by the Anambra State Governor, Chief Willie Obiano, Enugu State Governor, Right Honourble Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, the host Governor, Senator Hope Uzodinma, and his Abia State counterpart, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, condemned terrorism, banditry, burning of police stations and other violent attacks across the country and South East region in particular.
While stating that the joint security outfit will have its headquarters in Enugu, the forum emphasized that they are on the same page with the Federal government on security measures in the region, canvassing for unity among the political leadership in the region.
While calling on the Federal government to ensure justice to the victims of killings , by bringing the murderers to face the law, the Forum requested for stoppage to the influx of Inspector General of Police monitoring units into the region, but allow the Commissioners of Police to make such referrals.
According to the Forum, relevant stakeholders in the region should be galvanized to provide all necessary support to ensure greater success in fight against insecurity, asking for comprehensive list of the needs of security agencies for immediate provision by the Federal government and the region.
Giving reasons for the rising security threat across the country and the region, the Forum emphasized that open grazing has been banned, calling on security agencies to enforce it.
Government House reporter, Ejike Abana reports that the summit, which will hold every quarter of the year, had in attendance the President General of Ohaneze Ndigbo, Prof. George Obiozor, as well as heads of security agencies in the region.
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