The Governor promised to set up a technical committee to handle the restitution of cult members and criminally-minded youths in a bid to reduce the menace of violent crime in the state.
IPOB had claimed that Okpebholo approved the payment of N6 billion to settle a terrorist group in Edo, accusing the Governor of betraying the state in the process.
Okpebholo urged all stakeholders to collaborate with his administration to secure Edo State amid the recent rise in kidnapping incidents, which has raised concerns among residents.
Tinubu criticised the previous Edo State government for making no educational progress during Obaseki's administration and for leaving Okpebholo with nothing to build on.
Okpebholo urged all stakeholders to remain calm and assured them that the state government was committed to ensuring justice was served swiftly, transparently, and effectively.
Mustapha said Okpebholo's swift reaction to douse tension in Edo following the tragic lynching of 16 northern travelers has rendered the call for a state of emergency absolutely irrelevant.
Governor Okpebholo expressed his support for Tinubu's declaration of emergency rule in Rivers, which he said would restore peace and bring a lasting solution to the crisis-ridden oil-rich state.
Ikhilor stated that the decision followed numerous complaints of extortion, harassment, and unruly behaviour by PSRT members, which the state government had received.
Okpebholo sternly instructed the contractors to follow the specifications, stating that he would revoke the contract if the quality of work did not meet expectations.
When the matter was called, the lead counsel for the petitioners told the tribunal that his clients had concluded their case having called 19 witnesses.
Governor Okpebholo’s administration has emphasised that these measures are not meant to intimidate law-abiding citizens but to deter criminal activities in Edo State.
NAN had reported how a gunman suspected to be a political thug was seen shooting sporadically in the court area on Jan. 15, saying, “Give us our mandate.”
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