Godwin Obaseki calls for strengthening of vigilantes in Edo

A governorship aspirant on the platform of Edo State All Progressives Congress (APC), Mr Godwin Obaseki, has called for the strengthening of local security outfits, popularly called vigilantes across the state.

This followed the recent twin bank robbery at Igarra, Edo State.

In his New Year message to Edo State residents, the politician noted that for the police to effectively protect the people, there should be a collaboration between the communities and the police.

He cited the case of the Igarra and Makeke vigilance groups, which successfully foiled the twin bank robbery in Igarra.

Obaseki said, in line with APC’s manifesto, the design of an enduring community policing strategy would secure the lives and property of the residents from Gelegele to Somorika.

The governorship aspirant urged the people to always support the police with information that could help in the fight against insecurity.

Also, Obaseki pledged to deploy his goodwill in the private sector within and outside Nigeria to encourage the sector to show interest in the Gelegele-Atlantic Ocean link Port.

The politician said it has the capacity to open up the state’s economy to other parts of Nigeria and the world.

He added that as a Financial Management expert, he would not allow Edo State economy, with its potential, to be less than 10 in the ranking of Nigerian states, especially in doing business and youth employment.

Obaseki said Edo State would continue to leverage on its strategic location in Nigeria as an artery to push its economy to greater heights for the benefits of the people.

Godwin Obaseki calls for strengthening of vigilantes in Edo