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South-East Govs Reveal Plans To Curb Insecurity In Region |READ DETAILS

AFNews Reporter

Oct 31, 2022

Governors of the South-East region have distanced themselves from the Eastern Security Network (ESN) while decrying the high level of insecurity in the zone.

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This is as they reiterated that they only "jointly formed Ebubeagu and Forest Guards, not ESN. So, it is not correct for any person to allude to the fact South East Governors created ESNÔÇØ.

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At a meeting in Enugu on Sunday the governors in a bid to proffer solutions resolved to create a joint highways patrol as part of moves to combat the trend.

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"South-East Governors decried the state of insecurity in the region. Our economic activities have come to a halt while kidnapping and wanton killing have become the order of the day,ÔÇØ the governors said in a communique.

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"South-East Governors call on the Federal Government to come to our aid in providing security in the Zone bearing in mind that elections are around the corner.

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"Meanwhile, South-East Governors have agreed to set up a 24-hour Joint Patrol on all major highways within the South East, especially during the Christmas season.ÔÇØ

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— AFNews Reporter

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