Ending Insecurity in South, My Mandate – GOC 82 Div

 

Amby Uneze in Owerri

The General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Enugu, Major General Hassan Taiwo Dada has stated that his mandate for being posted to South East is to end insecurity in the region. He told Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma while on a courtesy visit to his office in Owerri. 

General Dada told his host that he was in Owerri to solicit the support of the government and the people of the State to deliver on the mandate given to him.

Though he said he had assumed office two weeks ago, he stated that it is customary in the Military for officers posted to places for their assignment to familiarize themselves with the people, hence the courtesy call.

He said, "The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. General Taoreed Lagbaja has given me a marching order to end insecurity in the South East and I hope to do just that. I am here therefore, to solicit the governor's support and everybody's support to improve security in Imo State and the South East," Dada said.

The GOC who explained that he was aware of the state of insecurity in the South East added: "We will do all it takes to ensure that peace returns to the South East."

He used the opportunity to thank Governor Uzodimma for the support his government has been extending to the Military, and recalled that the one week duration of Army Day Celebration which took place in Imo State last year is still fresh in his mind.

In his remarks, Uzodimma welcomed the GOC and his entourage and reminded him that he has in his kitty a résumé that will help to stamp out the cankerworm of insecurity in the South East.

The Governor assured him that the people of Imo State in particular and South East in general will support his mission in the course of his assignment.

 

He reminded the GOC of the cordial inter security agencies relationship that has existed in the State and urged him to ensure its sustainability in addressing the issues of criminality in the region such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, murder and other crimes. 

Governor Uzodimma used the opportunity to remind the military high command of the negative impact of sit-at-home in the South East, urging Dada and his colleagues to do all within their behest to ensure that those instigating it are brought to justice.