Military Has Tackled Insecurity By 95%, Says Umahi

Ebonyi State governor, Chief David Umahi yesterday said that the Nigerian Army has defeated the high level of insecurity witnessed in the country by 95 percent.

Governor Umahi who commended very highly the Cantonment Commanders for their support said the military have not only fought insecurity to a standstill but have defeated insecurity to 95 percent.

Umahi made the commendation during the induction of colour parade at the Nkwegu Military Cantonment, Abakaliki, yesterday.

“I am very happy with the service chiefs. You have been very peaceful with the battalion here and working very peacefully with other security agencies, especially the police,” he said.

Umahi also commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their sacrifices in securing the lives of Nigerians.

He appreciated the chief of army staff for his manpower assistance to the state and appreciated the men and officers of the Army, especially the fallen officers, for their sacrifices in winning the war against insecurity.

“There is no amount of appreciation that will be enough to those who have paid the supreme prize to protect us.

“I want to appreciate the Chief of Defence Staff who is my good friend for his efforts at keeping the Nation together as one,” he added.

The chairman of the South East Governor’s Forum used the opportunity to commission a saluting dais built by the Cantonment Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Sunday Atomode.

Umahi had on arrival at the Cantonment inspected a guard of honour mounted by a detachment of the Army.

The cantonment commander, Lieutenant Colonel Sunday Atomode presented gifts to the Governor as a mark of appreciation of his support to the Army over the years.