By Victor Uwagor, Edo State Correspondent
The State Government has lifted the suspension order imposed on the Edo State Security Corps in September.
The Governor, who announced the removal of the ban, said the move was aimed at fortifying the security architecture of the state.
The Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, according to a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said the decision marked a comprehensive shift in the state’s quest for enhanced safety and security.
“The suspension, which was initiated by the Inspector General of Police ahead of the September 21 2024 Gubernatorial Election, was based on the constitutional stipulation that election security is the sole responsibility of the Nigeria Police Force, assisted by other sister agencies within the Inter-Agency Consultative Committee on Election Security (ICCES).
“However, with the successful conduct of the gubernatorial election, the Edo State Government has deemed it necessary to reinstate the Security Corps. This move aims to bolster the state’s security apparatus and ensure the safety of its citizens.
As part of the reinstatement process, the statement directed all returning officers to report to the office of the State Corps Commander or their respective zonal offices (North, Central, South) of the Corps.
The directive, according to the Secretary to the State Government, Umar Musa Ikilor, who announced on behalf of the governor, aimed to ensure a seamless transition and the effective deployment of the Security Corps.
Ikilor emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of its citizens.
