x

Insecurity: Heavy security in Asaba as Southern Governors meet

There is heavy security in Asaba the Delta State capital as southern governors meet today, Tuesday.

Security operatives were seen at strategic points in the capital to forestall any unforeseen occurrences.

The road leading to the Government House, the venue of the summit has been barricaded while security at the entrance gate has also been beefed up.

Reports had it that the persistent attacks on police assets and killings of policemen in the south-east and south-south, and kidnappings would be top on the agenda for the meeting.

The Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Olise Ifeajika, said that almost all the governors are expected to arrive in the state today (Tuesdays).

He said, “Yes, we are happy to have them, the meeting will hold in the government house; after the meeting, decisions will be taken and the communique will be read.”

Details to follow…

Hot this week

Kogi Government Mourns High Court Judge Yahaya Adamu

The Governor of Kogi State, Ahmed Usman Ododo, has...

JUST IN: Senate Approves Tinubu’s $6bn Loan Request for Budget Support, Port Projects

The Nigerian Senate has approved President Bola Tinubu’s request...

FRSC Launches Easter Patrol, Warns Against Speeding and Overloading

The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) has commenced its...

Kogi Awards Contract for 9km Dualisation of Airport Road

From Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State Government has approved...

FCTA, Finland to Partner on Smart City, Waste Management Solutions

By Joyce Remi BabayejuThe Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration...

Pate Okays Nigeria-China Surveillance, Data, Preparedness, Disease Response Collaboration

By Joyce Remi BabayejuThe Coordinating Minister of Health and...

CS-SUNN Calls for Increased CNF to Tackle Child, Maternal Malnutrition in FCT

…As Stakeholders Warn of Poor Nutrition CultureBy Joyce Remi...

CWAI Commends Federal Fire Service CG Olumode for Strategic Direction, Institutional Reforms

The Citizens Watch Advocacy Initiative (CWAI) has praised the...

Leeds ‘Greedy for More’ as Wembley Semi-Final Beckons

Leeds United are daring to dream of FA Cup...

Lijnders Hints at Exit for Bernardo Silva from Manchester City

Pep Lijnders, assistant manager of Manchester City, has suggested...

Psychologists Say Calm People Use These 10 Phrases to Defuse Conflict

I used to shut down during arguments—not in a...

‘I Wasn’t Happy’ – Patience Ozokwor Opens Up on Being Forced Into Early Marriage

Veteran Nollywood actress, Patience Ozokwor, popularly known as Mama...

‘I’m Now Doubtful About Joining Politics’ – Davido

Nigerian music star, Davido, has expressed growing doubts about...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img