Abia State Government under the leadership of Governor Theodore Orji has donated security vans equipped with sophisticated communication gadgets to the Nigerian Army to sustain security and maintain peace in the state especially in the rural areas.
While handing over the keys of the vehicles to the commander, 14 brigade of the Nigerian Army– Ohafia, at the Government house, Umuahia, the Governor said the vehicles would assist them to fight crime in Abariba axis and it’s environs.
Gov. Orji commended the commandant for his effort in maintaining peace and security, urging him to aggressively attack child trafficking in the state.
He assured the army commandant of government continuous support towards ensuring a crime free Abia state.
Receiving the vehicles on behalf of the Nigerian Army, the commander, 14 Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Ohafia, Brig Gen. Jubrin Tanko Abubakar thanked the Governor for his support and proactive steps towards enhancing effective security in the state and assured him that there would be zero tolerance regarding all acts of criminality in the state.
He however appealed to the Governor to assist the Nigerian Army in the establishment of FOB for soldiers for effective command and control of Abariba and neighbouring villages.
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