A statement from Chris Nehikhare,
Publicity Secretary, Edo PDP Caretaker Committee said the killing has exposed the absence of coherent security framework under the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholob.
The PDP demanded a restoration of security in the State to avoid more loss of lives adding , ” it is an indictment of the Okpebholo administration’s failure to properly regulate, train, and coordinate security efforts in the state.”
The statement reads in part.
.”The recent government classification of the perpetrators of the Uromi Killing as an illegal vigilante group only further exposes the absence of a coherent security framework under the current administration and a continuation of the blame game this government has come tomaster.
“The suspension of the Commander of the Edo State Security Corps, CP. Friday Ibadin (Rtd.), is a clear admission by the government that the security architecture of the state has failed. The February 5 mutiny by members of the Edo Security Corps was an early warning sign of deep-rooted inefficiencies, yet Senator Monday Okpebholo chose to ignore it. Now, Edo people are paying the price with their lives.
“It is particularly distressing that a vigilante group, operating without any oversight or proper registration, was allowed to take up arms and engage in extra-judicial killings.
“The PDP demands the following urgent measures to restore security and prevent further loss of lives: a. Comprehensive Audit and Overhaul of the Edo State Security Corps: The security structure must be reviewed to eliminate unregistered groups and ensure accountability in operations.
” Immediate Arrest and Prosecution of All Perpetrators: The government must ensure that all those responsible for the Uromi killings, including their sponsors, face the full weight of the law.”
