Anambra State Governor, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, has intensified efforts to address the root causes of insecurity in the state by targeting individuals who allegedly promote criminal activities among the youth. In a recent initiative, his administration has been arresting pastors and native doctors accused of encouraging crimes such as kidnapping and ritual killings.
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Upon assuming office nearly three years ago, Governor Soludo faced significant security challenges, particularly in the Anambra South senatorial zone, where seven local government areas were reportedly under the control of non-state actors. While acknowledging that these challenges persist, he expressed optimism that the state’s renewed strategies would restore normalcy in the near future.
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A key component of this strategy is the implementation of the ‘Udo ga achi’ security outfit, with its operational arm known as Agunechemba. This initiative, established following the passage of the state’s Homeland Security Law by the House of Assembly, has been actively involved in arresting individuals, including fake native doctors and pastors, who are allegedly luring youths into criminal activities with promises of quick wealth.
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Governor Soludo emphasized the importance of addressing security issues at their foundation, stating that merely pursuing criminals is insufficient without tackling the underlying factors that perpetuate crime. He highlighted the need to eliminate practices that contribute to the breeding of criminals, expressing satisfaction with the public’s reception of these efforts.
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In addition to these measures, the state government has been proactive in enhancing security infrastructure. Plans include the revalidation and retraining of the Anambra Vigilante Group to improve their efficiency in combating crime, as well as the recruitment of forest guards drawn from the vigilante group to protect the state’s forests, which criminals frequently use as hideouts.
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Governor Soludo has also extended an olive branch to criminal elements, urging kidnappers, cultists, and drug dealers to surrender themselves and their weapons within two months, assuring them of rehabilitation and empowerment. He appealed to residents to support the government’s efforts by providing information about criminal activities and refraining from supporting criminals.
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These comprehensive measures reflect the administration’s commitment to restoring peace and security in Anambra State by tackling both the symptoms and root causes of criminality.
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