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Edo Government Rejects IGP’s Suspension of State Security Network
The Edo State Government has expressed disagreement with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, regarding the recent suspension of the state-owned security outfit, known as the Edo State Security Network (ESSN).
The suspension was announced by the IGP during a stakeholders’ meeting organized by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) on Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming governorship election scheduled for September 21, 2024, in Benin City.
During the meeting, the IGP stated that the security network would be suspended indefinitely, sparking a strong reaction from the Edo State Government.
Crusoe Osagie, the Special Adviser on Media Projects to Governor Godwin Obaseki, voiced the state’s opposition, asserting that the IGP lacks the constitutional authority to suspend the Edo Security Corps (ESC).
He emphasized that the ESC was established through legislation passed by the Edo State House of Assembly, making it a lawful entity under state jurisdiction.
Osagie compared the suspension of the ESSN to a hypothetical scenario where the IGP might disband the Western Nigeria Security Network, also known as Operation Amotekun, ahead of the Ondo State governorship election.
He highlighted that such actions infringe upon the rights of states to establish security structures, as enshrined in Section 11(1) and Section 11(2) of the Nigerian Constitution.
These sections grant state assemblies the power to create and maintain organizations aimed at ensuring public safety and security within their borders.
Despite the disagreement, Osagie noted that in the interest of maintaining peace during the election period, Governor Obaseki had instructed all officials of the Edo Security Corps to go on leave from September 11 to September 23, 2024.
This temporary measure aims to prevent any escalation of tensions while ensuring that the election proceeds smoothly.
The standoff between the Edo State Government and the IGP highlights the ongoing debate over state versus federal control of security agencies, particularly in the lead-up to critical elections.
With the election just around the corner, the resolution of this issue will be closely watched by political observers and citizens alike.
Nigerian businessman Isaac Fayose has spoken about what he considers one of the country’s biggest problems, stating that many Nigerians are worried about government taxation, insecurity, and the increasing rate of kidnappings for ransom.
He lamented the situation and criticized the government, arguing that these issues have become deeply rooted and that there appears to be no lasting solution in sight.
According to him “In Nigeria we have two governments. One is collecting tax, the other one is collecting ransom. Both of them have one thing in common which is to make life difficult for their people.
The one that is collecting tax without doing anything will come and share you rice and semolina. The one that is collecting ransom is doing giveaway on social media.”
It was reported that bandits were seen in Kwara State and abducted six residents from Rukpete Village.
The incident was reported to have occurred on June 8 at about 11 p.m.
Sources revealed that seven people were initially taken, but an elderly man was later released, leaving six victims in captivity.
The rising cases of insecurity in the country remain quite alarming.
The state of the country is affecting many people, as they believe nowhere is safe, including schools where they keep their children.
It has been reported that some parents have started withdrawing their children from schools in Abuja.
It can be noted that rumours of bandits being sighted near a school triggered panic, causing parents to hurriedly remove their children for safety.
While the reports of bandits have not been confirmed, the school has also issued safety measures to ensure the protection of students within the premises.
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