IMO STATE GOVT ISSUES GSM NUMBERS TO PUBLIC FOR CRIME ALERT TO SECURITY AGENCIES

As part of his administration’s effort to eradicate crime and other anti-social ills in the state, the Imo State governor, Owelle Rocha Okorocha has appealed to the people of the to cooperate with the police by using the under listed Phone Numbers; 08034773600, 08155777777 and 08077666666, to give the police relevant information to enable them track down criminals.



He made this appeal at a meeting with the members of Imo State House of Assembly, School Principals, Head teachers and members of Community Councils, at the Ahiajoku Convention Centre, New Owerri recently.

Speaking during the occasion, the governor announced the creation of a security office at every community Government Council in Imo State and directed that two members of Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps be posted to every primary and post primary institution in the state as a measure to maintain discipline and beef up security.

He described insecurity as one of the major factors that militate against industrial and social economic development of any area and reiterated the determination of his administration to wipe out any form of crime in the state ranging from rape, armed robbery, kidnapping and child trafficking. He called on parents to monitor closely the activities of their children and wards to ensure that they do not get involved in any criminal activity.

Speaking further at the occasion, the governor warned that the law enforcement agencies in the state will deal decisively with any person who gets involved in criminal activity.
He commended the police and other law enforcement agencies in the state for their effort in reducing the crime rate, which according to him has brought peace and gingered economic activities in the state.

SOURCE - IMO STATE GOVT WEB