“Even then, we are also mindful of the antics of those who may wish to reap some political advantages by instigating violence in different parts of the State. We have also received reports of clandestine moves to sponsor false publications in a desperate bid to portray the state in bad light. I can only say one thing to these groups: we are watching you and the long arm of the law shall catch up with you in no time”
“Our focus on security revolved around the understanding that everything else we planned to do in terms of infrastructure development and welfare of the citizenry will amount to nothing if our people are constantly at the mercy of criminals. We had promised to build a 24-hour economy and make the State the hub of entrepreneurship in the country, promote prosperity and create a productive environment that supports the dreams and aspirations of the different demographics. However, we knew that repeated incidents of insecurity will derail our plans. To keep our agenda on track, we did what we needed to do”
“While it is true that a few attempts had been made to sabotage our plans and create panic, we have also responded in ways that left no one in doubt that this administration has zero tolerance for crimes”
Governor Alex C. Otti, OFR, at the Citizens’ Town-hall Engagement on Strengthening Community Policing in Nigeria, on August 22, 2024, at the International Conference Centre, Umuahia