…says govt is happy with quality of security services in the state
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BY JENNIFER JOHN / OWERRI
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Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State has expressed satisfaction at the quality of security services rendered by security agents in the state and across the South-East States.
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Uzodimma made this known in his address during the flagg-off of the 82 Division Nigerian Army exercise for the Christmas and New Year celebrations, codenamed “Operation Golden Down 111” at the 82 Division Step Up Headquarters, Obinze, Owerri West Local Government Area.
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The 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, covers the five states of the South East zone with its headquarters in Enugu.
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The governor who was represented by his Deputy, Professor Placid Njoku said that over time, security men in the state and region at large have been found to be very responsible and risen to the occasions very effectively.
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“This this Golden Dawn 111, I believe will also be very successful one. I think this is an exercise that should give confidence to our people, that there will be peace in Imo State and entire South East zone during the yuletide period.
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“So all our people who are everywhere can actually return and expect that there will be peace at home, as the government, working with security agents, will ensure that no criminals are left to run around in the region during the Christmas period.
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“All visitors to Imo State and entire South East zone are welcome to come in because the state and region will be safe, even as we believe that, with the combined efforts of security operatives in the state and this particular exercise being flagged off today, it is certain that Imo State is going to be safe and that yuletide will be very enjoyable for everybody.
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On essence of the Operation, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 82 Division, Major General Hassan Dada said it is one of the exercises approved by the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Taoreed Lagbaja to ensure that peace and security is guaranteed in the entire South East states, Imo State inclusive.
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He disclosed that the Division just rounded off its operation for the other “Ember Months codenamed”Operation Udoka” which also helped to stabilize the region, leading to a peaceful off-season governorship election in Imo State.
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According to the GOC, the reason for the Operation Golden Dawn 111 is to enable South Easterners from all over the world to be able to come home and celebrate the yuletide with their families, without the fear of any form of criminality.
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He said as the exercise for the entire South East zone was being flagged off in Imo State, it was simultaneously being flagged off in other states of the South East by various Brigade Commanders.
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Dada advised those who has plans of fomenting trouble during the yuletide season, to, in their own interests jettison the idea as they may not be alive to tell the story if they become hellbent, as, ” we are up and doing, we have the equipment, we have the enablers.
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“It is for their own good to just stay away and allow the people to celebrate the yuletide without any problem”, he warned.
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