Following incidences of security violations in Akwa Ibom State, Governor Umo Eno has accused certain residents of sponsoring criminals to cause havoc and disrupt the state’s present calm.
Gov Eno, who did not name the putative sponsors, stated that the statement was based on legitimate intelligence.
According to a statement released on Thursday by the Governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Ekerete Udoh, Eno made the remarks during an event for Service Commanders and Akwa Ibom sons promoted to higher positions in the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The Governor stated that his government is developing a new security architecture in the state and pledged his commitment to ensuring the safety of the citizens.
According to him:
“We will stop at nothing to ensure the safety of our people. We are drawing up a new security architecture for the state and in the next few months, you will see the results and how serious we are.
“So if criminals believe that Akwa Ibom State is a place for them to hibernate, I am warning them now that they will find this state too hot for them to stay. We have credible intelligence that some in our society, those living among us, are giving support, aid and comfort to these criminal elements just to upturn the peace in our state and use it as a narrative.
“Let me say this emphatically and to assure our people that no matter how highly placed such an individual may be, such an individual will not be spared. We will mention your name and call you out. We will come after you. We will use every layer of intelligence available to track you, we are on top of this game, so be warned”
“We thank the President and Commander-in-Chief for finding you worthy of elevation to the new ranks and added national responsibilities.”
cc: Daily Post Ng
