By Favour Afunanya
The Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma has thrown his support behind the establishment of "Operation Udoka" by the Military in South East region of the country.
Governor Uzodimma said that the concept would complement effort to rid the region of crimes and criminality, restore stability, rejuvenate economy and allow development of the area.
The Imo governor stated this when he received the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher G. Musa and his entourage who were at Government House, Owerri on Monday on a courtesy call.
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Uzodimma opined that the operational concept is a welcome idea, "as long as those who will drive it should be properly educated, equipped and guided to operate within rules of international engagement."
He maintained that the sustainability of the proposed "Operation Udoka' requires that the operatives must be sincere and honest in discharging their duties.
He appealed to the army and other security agencies to continue to do their best towards eradicating banditry, vandalism and kidnapping as well as helping to restore peace in Imo State and Southeast in general.
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The Governor who regretted that some of military men have had to pay the supreme price while carrying out their duties, lauded the synergy between all the security agencies in Imo State, which he said has yielded a lot of positive results in their operation.
Earlier, General Musa, who was accompanied by the GOC 82 Division, Enugu and other top ranking officers in the military on the visit, said he came to Imo to appraise the troops in the State and to be part of the ongoing Police Conference in Imo State.
He said he was aware of the activities of the criminal elements in Imo State and Southeast in general and assured the Governor that the military is "tackling them to achieve total peace and preserve unity of Nigeria."
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He congratulated Uzodimma on what he said is the remarkable improvement in the development of the State, adding that "most causes of restiveness, crime and other vices stem from lack of good governance."
The CDS appreciated the Governor for his numerous assistance to the Army and other security agencies, noting that "democracy can only thrive in the sphere of good governance."
He also wished Governor Uzodimma the very best in the upcoming governorship election in Imo State and promised that "the security agencies will provide all necessary measures that will guarantee free, fair and credible elections."
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