Categories: BREAKING NEWSMETRO

President Buhari Deploys Operatives, Weapons To Imo To Battle Unknown Gunmen

President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the deployment of more security operatives and weapons to Imo state to battle the menace of unknown gunmen in the state.

ABN TV gathered that the President made the directive after meeting the state governor, Hope Uzodinma in Aso rock on Monday.

This development is coming a few days after unknown gunmen attacked a police station and bombed the home of Ohanaeze Ndigbo leader, George Obiozor.

Speaking to newsmen after the meeting, Uzodinma disclosed that additional manpower, logistics, Arms, and Ammunition have been approved for movement to Imo to checkmate the rising insecurity in the state.

Sponsored

In his words: “The President sent for me and I have gone to see him and based on issues, which we have adequately addressed, particularly the resurgence of insecurity in the Southeast and what is required to ensure that it’s properly controlled.”

“We discussed all that and he took seriously my recommendations and indeed I can tell you he immediately gave approval to all that, which includes increase in manpower to security agencies and then other logistics supports, ranging from additional arms and ammunition.”

“Also, we are making use of our local vigilante and the involvement of community leaders to ensure that through community arrangement, additional security is provided to the people.”, he said.

SPONSORED
ABN TV EDITOR

ABN TV is one of the most visited news platform across Nigeria and the world over. It has carved a niche for itself in delivering authentic, accurate news.

Recent Posts

Makinde Announces Arrest Of Oyo Children Funfair Organizers

The organizers of a children's funfair have been arrested after a stampede at the Islamic…

11 hours ago

Tinubu Vows To Tackle Unemployment Head-On In 2025, Assures Youths

The determination of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration to address youth unemployment head-on in the…

11 hours ago

Police Arrest 3 Car Thieves, Bandit , Seize Weapons In Kaduna

The Kaduna Police Command reported that on December 16, 2024, three alleged car snatchers and…

11 hours ago

Multiple Children Feared Dead In Oyo Funfair

According to reports, a stampede during a children's carnival in the state capital of Ibadan…

11 hours ago

Indiana Carries Out Its First Execution In 15 Years

Indiana, a US state, executed a mentally ill man on Wednesday for the first time…

12 hours ago

Amorim Keen For Departing Rashford To Remain At Manchester United

Ruben Amorim, the manager of Manchester United, stated that he wants to retain Marcus Rashford…

12 hours ago