INSECURITY: GOC 6 Division Nigeria Army, Major General E.E. Emekah Visits Ughelli North Monarchs
* Solicit their cooperation in intelligent gathering
…Okuama Saga is a thing of the past says Brig. Gen. M.A. Shonibare
By EMMANUEL OGOIGBE- UGHELLI
UGHELLI – IRKED by the high rate of insecurity in some quarters of the Niger Delta region, the General Officer Commanding 6 Division, Nigeria Army, Major General E.E. Emekah, was accompanied by the 63 Brigade Commander in charge of Delta State, Brig. Gen. Shonibare paid traditional rulers in the Ughelli North local area a courtesy visit.
Speaking to newsmen at the ancient palace of the Ughelli Kingdom, Major General Emekah said the purpose of the visit was strengthen the existing cordial relationship between the monarchs and the military, as well as explore ways to enhance the military operations through improved intelligence gathering to create a crime-free environment in our domain.
“We want to nip insecurity in the bud. We are here to solicit the cooperation of the monarchs in information gathering in our operations. We need information from the communities for successful operations.
“Initially, we had challenges of kidnapping, robbing, and bickering, but today the situation is calm, and Delta State is stabilized now”, The General
Collaborating with the Commanding Officer 6 Division, Nigerian Army, the Brigade Commander 63 Brigade in charge of Delta State, Brig. Gen. M.A. Shonibare said the Okuama saga is a thing of the past, and it will not repeat itself, adding that The general security challenge of Delta State is our concern, not just Okuama, but the State as a whole.
Earlier in his speech, Maj. Gen. E.E. Emekah thanked the traditional rulers for honouring their letter of visitation. He noted that good things have been happening in Ughelli North Local Government Area; insisting that there have been a lot of success in their operation in the Ughelli kingdom and the entire council area.
“Before now Abraka, Kwale, and neighbouring communities have been engulfed in serious issues but now Delta State is stabilized, stressed The Army General
In his welcome address, the traditional ruler of Ughelli kingdom, HRM Evang. Prof. W.O. Oharisi III JP+ (API) emphasized the importance of the visit, adding that the traditional rulers, and well-meaning individuals in Ughelli-North, are overwhelmed with the visit.
According to him, the visit will further cement the cordial relationship between the good people of Ughelli kingdom and Ughelli North as a whole.
He maintained that Security is a serious concern for every progressive human being. Where security lacks, anarchy and crises would reign.
“Anarchy and crises give rise to oppression, uncertainty of life, and indeed life would be short. We are seriously concerned about security because we are modern kings who seek the progress of humanity. We therefore desire a better future for humanity as a whole. This feat can only be achieved in a secure society where people can have peace of mind to think and invest in technologies that could enhance a better life for human beings” He noted.
” While assuring the Nigeria Army of the monarchs cooperation in fight against crimes in their kingdoms, he said, “We have maintained a mutual understanding and adequate co-operation with the Army and other security agencies, including the police and the various local vigilante groups operating within Ughelli-North Local Government Area and its environs, and we make sure, in our capacity that there is no breakdown of law and order as they go about their roles lawfully”.
