Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has disclosed that after most general elections in Nigeria, crime waves usually surge remarkably, saying his
The governor did not, however, explain why that is often the case in the country.
“We know that after every political cycle there is usually a sudden rise in criminal activities and other vices,” he said on Friday. “I can assure you that we are already putting workable measures in place to arrest the ugly trend and restore the peaceful state Cross River is known for. “As far as my administration is concerned, security is one area of concern and I am ready to tackle it headlong to forestall all forms of unrest and to return the state to its status as the safest state in the country.”Before then, he had read the riot act, warning criminals to leave the State or take advantage of the amnesty window open by his government.
Kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery and cyber crimes are the major crimes usually recorded in the state.
Nigeria Latest News, Nigeria Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Tinubu's efforts to sanitise oil industry commendable - Gov OtuThe efforts of President Bola Tinubu to sanitise Nigeria's oil sector since his assumption of office about a month ago have been commended by the Governor
Read more »
Cross River govt bans okada in CalabarThe government of Cross River State has prohibited commercial motorcyclists, popularly known as okada, from operating in the Calabar
Read more »
Cross River to lift ban on loggingHe said the state was losing revenue to illegal logging activities going on in the state’s rich forests, adding that unscrupulous elements are robbing the state of its legitimate earnings from its forest reserve.
Read more »
DSS DG's Wife Threatened To Prevent Me From Becoming Kano Gov - YusufThe new governor of Kano State, Engr. Abba Kabir Yusuf, alias 'Abba Gida-Gida', has opened up on what transpired between him and the wife of the Director
Read more »
Gov Otti, Ikpeazu continue war of words over Abia’s financesThe former governor insisted that the state, under his watch, was not owing any commercial bank.
Read more »
Gov election: Oshiomhole, Obaseki can no longer decide Edo’s fate, says Imasuagbon - Punch NewspapersNew Labour Party member and governorship aspirant, Barr. Ken Imasuagbon, has said that the game is up for Governor Godwin Obaseki and Comrade
Read more »