Akwa Ibom Government says it has drawn up new security architecture to curb the rising criminal activities in the state.
Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno, stated this Wednesday night at a “Send-forth dinner and gala night” held at the Banquet Hall of the Government House, Uyo, for newly promoted Service Commanders and Akwa Ibom sons in the military posted for higher national responsibilities.
Responding to isolated cases of reported security infractions in the state, the Governor said he was forceful and resolute in his determination to ensure that the state remains one of the safest states in Nigeria.
Eno warned the criminal elements not to “test our resolve” stating that, “in the few days of transition of Service Commanders, there have been attempts to test our resolve in the area of security. I want to assure Akwa Ibomite that this State is safe and secure.
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“We will stop at nothing in ensuring the safety of our people. We are drawing up new security architecture for the state and in the next few months, you will see the results and how serious we are.
“So, if criminals believe that Akwa Ibom State is a place for them to hibernate, I am warning them now that they will find this state too hot for them to stay. We have credible intelligence that some in our society, those living among us, are giving support, aid and comfort to these criminal elements just to upturn the peace in our state and use it as a narrative.
“Let me say this emphatically and to assure our people that no matter how highly placed such an individual may be, such an individual will not be spared. We will mention your name and call you out. We will come after you. We will use every layer of intelligence available to track you; we are on top of this game. So, be warned!”
The Governor stated that he has always celebrated the selfless service of our gallant men and officers in uniform, right from when he was the under shepherd of the All Nations Christian Ministries International.
The Governor used the opportunity to thank the outgoing Service Commanders for their service to the state. “I know this has been a season of transfers and promotions. I want to thank you for those long nights; thank you for allowing us to disturb your sleep.
‘‘We thank you for your friendship, the synergy between the security services. We are deeply grateful and we will miss you, but we are assured in the belief that Akwa Ibom State will always hold a special place in your hearts.
“We thank the President and Commander-in-Chief for finding you worthy of elevation to the new ranks and added national responsibilities.”
In their separate remarks, the outgoing Commissioner of Police, AIG Olatoye Durosinmi; outgoing Commander of 2 Brigade, Major General Ken Chigbu and one of the newly promoted sons of Akwa Ibom State, Rear Admiral E. Ebe, appreciated the Governor and the State for the gesture.
They assured the Governor that it would motivate them to do more for the state and the nation in general, but solicited Governor’s support across all layers of the society for unity and love for the state.
One of the guests at the gala night receiving a plaque from Governor Eno
In attendance at the event among others were, the Immediate past Commander of the 2 Brigade, Major General Ken Chigbu, AIG Olatoye Durosinmi, immediate past State Director of the DSS, Mohammed Modibbo Kaumi, Air Commodore Okey Okpara, ACG Francisca Dakar and Navy Captain Yahu
Among the newly promoted Generals from Akwa Ibom State were: Major Generals W. B Etuk, V. Emah, E.E. Ekpenyong, Rear Admirals E. Ebe and A. Uko.
