The Ebonyi State Authorities, on Monday, condemned the killing of a Level of Sale, POS, operator within the Ohaukwu native authorities Space and referred to as on safety operatives to accentuate efforts in curbing such heinous crimes.
The Particular Assistant to the governor on inside safety, Ogbonna Tobias Oge mentioned the incident, which has despatched shockwaves by way of the group, noticed the brutal homicide of the POS operator, Mr Louis Enoshi in his home.
He expressed deep sorrow over the lack of life and emphasised the necessity for safety personnel to take fast motion to stop such atrocities from taking place once more.
He urged safety companies to step up surveillance and intelligence-gathering efforts to apprehend the perpetrators of the mindless crime.
He emphasised the significance of collaboration between the group members and safety forces to make sure the security and safety of all residents in Ohaukwu native authorities.
” I proposed a proactive measure to boost safety within the state.
“I counsel that the state authorities ought to contemplate enacting a legislation to empower native vigilantes to hold arms to higher defend their communities.
“This transfer, I imagine, would offer an extra layer of safety and deter legal components from finishing up violent acts.
“As investigations into the tragic incident proceed, I urged the residents of Umuagara Neighborhood and your entire Ohaukwu LGA to stay on edge, hoping for swift justice and elevated safety measures to stop such incidents sooner or later” he mentioned.
