Anambra State governor in South-East Nigeria, Prof Chukwuma Soludo has affirmed that the state is now about the safest state in Nigeria.
Governor Soludo who briefed journalists in his country home in Isuofia, Aguata Local Government Area commended the efforts of security operatives in the state, saying that their commitment has helped ensure security in the state.
According to the Governor, “Nine month ago when I came into office, I announced that security, law and order are about the first key agenda. The difference as at now is like the difference between day and night.
“Before now eight Local Government Areas, LGAs, were taken over by bandits, and today those LGAs have been liberated and all the bandits taken out of their camps, and several of them have fled the state, while those who remained have been degraded.
“We are trying to keep our state safe, but you will never have a crime free state, but no state in Nigeria is safer than Anambra today.”
He commended security operatives working in the state saying: “I appreciate the law enforcement agents, and all the enforcement teams and Anambra people who have risen up to the occasion to organize security and order.
“Our youths are taking their destiny in their hands. A criminal living in Finland declared a five days sit at home last week, and the people of Anambra ignored him.
“Anambra people came out in droves to celebrate the Christmas and that is why the roads are busy. I commend the youth volunteers who have come to keep our streets clear.
“We set out to take back our homeland, and so far so good. There are still challenges ahead, and all hands must remain on deck.
“We will continue to provide support for all the security forces for all their commitments and sacrifices and all they do to keep our people safe and secure.”
