by By John Akpo
The Chairman of Obanliku Local Government Area, Evang. (Mrs.) Margaret Inde today 15th February, 2021 received the State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Amb. Majekodunmi Abidemi in Sankwala.
Receiving the NSCDC Boss, Evang. Mrs. Inde who was represented by the Vice Chairman, Mr. Anthony Anyam, thanked the Commandant and his team for the work they have been doing in Obanliku. He further stressed that “the visit was timely and will go a long way in addressing some of the security challenges faced by our people”.
The Council boss drew the attention of Ambassador Abidemi to the porous security network in Obanliku, noting that “our LGA is a border Community, coupled with the farmers/herders clashes that always threatens the peace in enjoyed by our community”.
The Chairman used the occasion to call on the Commandant to urgently intervene in the following areas in a bid to strengthen the security in Obanliku; create an Outpost station in Utanga/Becheve axis of the LGA, equipp officers with arms and ammunition, provide strong patrol vehicles considering the Obanliku terrain, increase the number of personels in Obanliku division and other necessary logistics for quality service delivery.
Responding, Ambassador Abidemi expressed joy for the warm reception accorded him and his team by the Council and assured that the aim of the visit is to strengthen and improve the existing security architecture.
The NSCDC Boss further promised that “Now I understand the security peculiarities of Obanliku, I will ensure your observations are carefully taken into serious consideration”
The Paramount Ruler of Obanliku LGA, HRM, Uchu Amos Item on behalf of the Council thanked the State Commandant and prayed for peace in our land.
