Anambra governor wears complete Police uniform in show of strength against hoodlums as he launches new security initiative (photos)
- Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra state has launched a new security initiative code-named ‘Operation Udoka’, to run through the yuletide season
- In a show of strength, the governor arrived at the venue of the event decked out in complete Police gear
- Obiano is making security a priority this yuletide, and has warned criminals to stay clear of his state
The Anambra state governor, Willie Obiano, on Wednesday, December 13, launched a new security initiative in the state, tagged ‘Operation Udoka’.
The development was made public on the Facebook page of the Anambra Broadcasting Service (ABS).
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NAIJ.com gathers that in commencement of the event, the governor arrived at the venue, fully decked out in police uniform.
The new initiative will take place throughout the yuletide season, and will include operatives from all security agencies including the military, paramilitary and vigilante.
Obiano aims to offer Anambra residents a crime-free Christmas; and as such, is prioritizing security in order to ensure that the state remains the safest in the nation.
The governor has sent a clear and strong warning to miscreants and criminals to stay away from the state.
See photos from the event:
Obiano pictured in full police gear before leaving for the event (Photo credit: Facebook: Anambra Broadcasting Service)
The governor's new security initiative is tagged 'Operation Udoka' (Photo credit: Facebook: Anambra Broadcasting Service)
Obiano, as he arrived at the event (Photo credit: Facebook: Anambra Broadcasting Service)
The governor, seated with security chiefs at the event (Photo credit: Facebook: Anambra Broadcasting Service)
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Meanwhile, documents previously obtained by NAIJ.com showed financial recklessness by the Anambra state government, with the state’s governor, Willie Obiano, taking home a monthly N1 billion as security vote.
The documents which detailed all the bank accounts of Anambra state government and amount left in them as at the date former governor, Peter Obi handed over to the current administration, shows that Governor Willie Obiano collected about N25 billion since he assumed office in March 17, 2014, as his security vote.
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Source: Naija.ng