Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, has commended operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) for the arrest of some high-profile kidnappers and gunrunners in the state.
Mbah specifically praised the DSS for their professionalism, discipline, and role in ensuring a peaceful Easter celebration, thus urged the command to maintain the momentum, which he described as the core duty of government.
The Governor who gave the commendation during a visit to the DSS State headquarters on April 5, in Enugu, expressed particular delight over the arrest of a high target gang leader, who was responsible for series of attacks on security operatives and kidnapping for ransom in Enugu and its environs.
He noted that residents will finally heave a sigh of relieve of his reign of terror in the State and the Southeast region.
The Governor expressed dismay at how able-bodied individuals could abandon human decency for heinous crimes, stressing that the full weight of the law awaits the criminals.
“The good people of Enugu State are grateful for the peaceful atmosphere especially around the Easter period, brought about through the efforts of the Service and other Security Agencies in the state,” the governor said.
He expressed confidence that the criminals with their network already disrupted, will finally end up behind the bars, saying; “It is your duty to sustain the tempo of security service delivery, as this remains the primary essence of Government and can never be taken for granted”.
While expressing hope that the State would be rid of criminals with the sustained efforts of security agencies, the Governor reaffirmed his commitment to making Enugu the safest hub for tourism, business, and living.
