*EDOCSO VISITS SECURITY & STAKEHOLDERS REGARDING THE CURRENT CULT CLASH AND JUNGLE JUSTICE *
The Executive member’s of Edo Civil Society Organisations, Auchi study center led by the coordinator, Leftist Bernard Osagie embarked on courtesy visit to all security and critical stakeholders around Etsako West LGA to discuss the rising state of cult clash and jungle justice ravaging the community.
The Excos commenced it courtesy Visit starting from the Area Commander and DPO Auchi Division. Both offices gave us a warm reception after which details of our courtesy visit was deliberated, solutions recommended to curb the issues listed above and the need for society cooperation among citizens in other to curb the above mentioned issues.
The Area commander, Mr M.A Rufai gave us a warm welcome before proceeding to the topic of the courtesy visit. He briefed us on the measures taken since he assumed office as the Area commander and how he starts his morning duties by visiting the cell each morning and asking each suspect questions. He also has made it clear to all officers and divisions under his command on his zero tolerance towards extortion,corruption and abuse of fundamental human rights. He laid more emphasis that his office is open to anyone who felt his officers are not handling any issues properly and he assured everyone that his offices is here to serve it purpose to the people. He went further to talk about the current jungle justice that took place recently and how he was able to savage the situation and other cases in general. He went further to conclude by saying Bail is absolutely FREE and his willingness to work with Edo Civil Society Organisations Auchi Study Center.
The DPO Auchi Division, also told us the efforts he has taken to tackle insecurity under his jurisdiction and also the problems faced, stating that most cases reported are mainly carried out by indigenes of Auchi and that also frustrate investigations processes. He went further to give several examples of cases reported and families of the victims optioned to settle outside the police station. He also made mention on how he was able to resolve the last cult clash and the measures taken. He went further to plead to us to inform the community that anyone with any useful information regarding any crime will be much appreciated and protected. He also pledged his willingness to work with Edo Civil Society Organisations
We are using this medium to inform the public as well to always be watchful and report suspicious persons around your neighborhood to the police as it’s important for we to join hands with the security agencies to see that our community is free from criminal activities.
ISOLETO!!!
Leftist Aliu Kehinde Francis
Secretary, EDOCSO Auchi Study Center
Cc
Leftist Samuel Idebogie
Director of Media
Auchi Study Centre
www.edocso.org
info@edocso.org
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