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In a bid to help combat crime in the society, the General Commander, Delta State Vigilante ‘B’ Division unit, Engr. Tony Olisa, has called for support from the state government
Olisa gave the call during the commissioning of the Vigilante’s office in Achalla Ibusa Road, Oshimili South Local Government Area, Asaba, the state capital.
He said there was need for the security outfit to be empowered with mobility, security gadget and finance, to aid their jobs, as it would assist the Police in the fight against insecurity.
He added that with the provision of vehicles and motorcycles officers of the Vigilante group would be able to apprehend criminals in the rural area.
While highlighting some of their achievements, the Commander said the vigilante group had caught armed robbers and criminals, which they had presented to the police to actions.
According to him, the erection of the building was his sole effort, hence the need for more support from the state government.
In his speech the Commissioner of Police who was represented by CSP Danjuma Ocheje, advised the officers to work in synergy with the Police Force as their were working today’s same goal.
He urged them not to take laws into their hands whenever they apprehend criminals, rather they should hand them over to the Police.
He also assured them of support in the discharge of their duties.
On his part, the Chairman Board of Trustee, Uda Layout, Hon. Charles Okoye, commended the effort of the Vigilante Group, adding that their presence in the community had led to the maximum peace residence had enjoyed.
Okoye urged them to keep up with their job as they had always done.
While assuring them of his support, he admonished the state government to look into their plight, as their effort had not only helped fight insecurity but had also reduced unemployment in the society.
Speaking the Chairman of Uda Layout Landlord Association, Ikechukwu Anene, appealed to the state government to support the Vigilante Group which had young youth, so as not to indulge in social vices as a result of denial of their need.
Anene advised the group to collaborate with the police for effective service delivery.
Highlight of the event was presentation of the officers before the CP and cutting of the commissioning tape by the Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government, Hon. Kelvin Obi Ezeyili
Present at the ceremony were the Chairman of Uda Layout Landlord Association, Ikechukwu Anene; members of the Association, Chief Ude Ekene, Chief Chidi Ozodinobi, Hon. Ken Nwobu, Chief Okwuelilo Chukwudi, Chief Ogbueshi Okwachie, representative of the DPO, SUPOL Friday Okhiria; DCO 1 ‘B’ Division; DSP Charles Izukwe amongst others.
