The Abia State Government has reiterated its dedication to safeguarding the lives and property of all Abia residents.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security Matters, Navy Commodore MacDonald Ubah (Rtd), stated this in an interview with journalists alongside the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Danladi Isa, after the monthly State Security Council meeting held on Thursday.
He described the security meeting as part of the state government’s proactive approach to upholding law and order.
“This is a monthly meeting that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State, normally holds.
“It is in furtherance of all the security measures that have been put in place to secure Abia State as it is,” Ubah noted.
Reacting to the recent killing of a businessman from Arochukwu on his way back to the state, Ubah assured that security agencies were actively investigating the matter.
“All hands are on deck to unravel that incident, and investigations are ongoing. Whenever we have results, they will be made public,” he stated.
Speaking as well, the Commissioner of Police for Abia State stressed that the meeting’s goal was to evaluate the state’s security status.
According to him, Abia’s security situation is calm, with several security agencies conducting strategic operations to uphold law and order and safeguard residents.
He noted that a similar security meeting held in November last year led to special operations across Aba, Umuahia, and other local government areas during the festive season, ensuring a peaceful celebration.
“As you witnessed, with the special operations carried out in Aba, Umuahia, and all area councils, we had relative peace. People came in for Christmas and New Year celebrations, and there was relative calm,” CP Isa stated.
In order to keep residents safe, the Commissioner promised that the Police Command would keep working with other security organisations.
He underlined that the command is unwavering in its efforts to maintain peace and security throughout the state and asked the public to continue being vigilant and cooperating security forces.
