The governor of Edo State, Monday Okpebholo has debunked claims that he’s towards those that protested the rising killings and abductions of scholars in Ekpoma.
In a press release launched on Tuesday, the governor who met with the administration of the Ambrose Alli College Ekpoma in Edo State mentioned he’s working with the establishment to evaluate the current safety scenario within the space and the state as a complete.
Recall that 52 college students had been arrested and detained by the Edo State authorities over their involvement in a protest that rocked Ekpoma over rising insecurity throughout the space.
Nevertheless assembly with the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Administration of AAU, Professor Andrew Eromonsele, the President of the Pupil Union of Ambrose Alli College, Osadebamen Michael, the governor reaffirmed his dedication to the scholars, dad and mom and the AAU neighborhood.
His phrases, “I wish to reassure college students, dad and mom, and the complete AAU neighborhood that my administration has nothing towards the scholars. Actually, now we have executed extra for the AAU neighborhood than any earlier administration within the historical past of Edo State.”
He additional directed that any confirmed scholar of the establishment who has been unlawfully arrested within the strategy of restoring order will probably be promptly recognized and launched.
“The destruction of markets and property in Ekpoma is condemnable, and anybody discovered sponsoring or utilizing hoodlums to destabilise our communities will probably be delivered to justice, no matter standing or affiliation.
“The related safety businesses, utilizing technology-driven operations, are combing the bushes, resulting in the arrest of suspected kidnappers and the restoration of firearms. We are going to proceed to dismantle these felony networks throughout Edo State.
“My authorities stays totally dedicated to restoring peace in Ekpoma and making certain that Edo State will not be held hostage by felony parts,” Okpebholo mentioned.