OKPEBHOLO WARNS RESIDENTS AGAINST RECRUITING CRIMINALS TO TERRORISE EDO. (PHOTO).

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Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has warned residents against recruiting criminals from outside the state to carry out kidnappings and other violent crimes, describing the trend as a major setback to ongoing efforts to improve security. The governor issued the warning on Wednesday while speaking at the 2026 Ministers’ Conference organised by the Edo State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Benin City. Okpebholo expressed concern over the security situation in the state, alleging that some individuals were deliberately exaggerating incidents of crime and spreading false information on social media to discredit his administration. According to him, investigations by security agencies have uncovered the involvement of local collaborators who allegedly recruit armed gangs from outside Edo State to perpetrate kidnappings and other criminal activities. “Do you know one painful thing? Our people are now going outside Edo to recruit criminals to help them do the job....

ABIA STATE GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI LAUNCHES MODERN FIRE SERVICE STATION IN . (PHOTO).


 Abia State Governor Alex Otti Launches Modern Fire Service Station in Umuahia


Abia State Governor Alex Otti has initiated the construction of a state-of-the-art fire service station in Umuahia, marking a significant step toward enhancing public safety and modernizing infrastructure in the state capital. The project follows the demolition of the outdated and dilapidated fire service headquarters, which had been in use for decades with inadequate facilities and equipment.


During an inspection visit, Abia State Fire Service officials expressed enthusiasm for the transformative project, describing it as a long-overdue upgrade that will bolster emergency response capabilities and improve firefighters’ welfare. Chief Fire Officer, Architect Awa, praised Governor Otti’s commitment to prioritizing the safety of lives and property. “What we are witnessing today is the beginning of a new era. For years, we operated in an unfit environment, but Governor Otti’s leadership has delivered a modern station that will motivate our team and enhance efficiency,” Awa said.


Awa also commended the Special Adviser to the Governor on Homeland Security, Mr. Chukwunenye Alajemba, for his pivotal role in driving the project, noting that it embodies Otti’s “New Abia vision” for progressive governance.


Other fire service officials echoed similar sentiments. Ikediuwa Chinonyerem, Commanding Officer of Umuahia Fire Service Station, and Okezie Uche, Chief Fire Superintendent at Government House, described the initiative as unprecedented. “No previous administration considered rebuilding the Fire Service headquarters. Governor Otti has restored our dignity and confidence as firefighters,” they stated.


Engineer Ebele Nta, Commanding Officer of Aba Fire Station, expressed optimism that the Umuahia project would set a precedent for similar upgrades across the state, including in Aba. “This is a new dawn for the Fire Service in Abia,” he remarked. Chief Fire Prevention Officer Chukwuemeka Okezie, a 20-year veteran, called the reconstruction historic, adding, “Governor Otti has broken the jinx and given us pride in our profession.”


The new fire service station is expected to feature modern facilities, including operational offices, advanced water supply systems, and equipment bays designed to enable rapid emergency responses statewide. Observers note that the project aligns with Governor Otti’s broader agenda to revitalize critical institutions, enhance public safety, and ensure state agencies operate in environments meeting global standards.


The initiative has been hailed as a landmark effort to strengthen Abia’s emergency response infrastructure, with expectations high for its impact on both Umuahia and the state at large.

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