Edo State deputy governor, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, has said that Governor Monday Okpebholo-led Edo State government is working hard to reduce crime and criminality in the state while at the same time also upholding the rule of law.
In a statement by Friday Aghedo, his Chief Press Secretary, Idahosa was speaking when he hosted members of the Benin branch of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) and solicited their collaboration to help rid the state of violent crimes.
Idahosa said: “Indeed, the state we met was plagued with security challenges such as kidnapping, cultism and its related issues, and other vices for which the governor needed to take decisive action to address these menaces which plagued society.
“To the glory of God and with your support, we have done reasonably well at reducing crime in Edo State,” he stated.
He informed the lawyers that their collaboration with the administration would assist at stamping out crimes and criminality and boost investors confidence in the state.
Idahosa also promised the government support to the lawyers in whatever capacity to assist in carrying out their functions efficiently.
