Ben Ezechime, Enugu
The South-East Governors’ Forum says it has resolved to continue to fight insecurity in the region.
The forum said this in a communique after its meeting Thursday in Enugu, Enugu State.
“The Forum firmly resolved to fight insecurity decisively in the region individually and collectively, in partnership with the Federal Government and other Stakeholders.
“We commend the security agencies for their cooperation thus far and encourage them not to relent.
“We wish to state categorically that the perpetrators of the insecurity in our region and their sponsors are criminals and should not be seen as legitimate agitators. Therefore, upon arrest, they should be dealt with in accordance with the laws of the land,” the communique read in part.
“The Forum resolved to hold the security and economic summit on a date to be announced soon,” it also said.
All the five governors of the zone were present at the meeting.
They include, Sen. Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Imo State (Chairman); Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra State; Dr. Alex Otti, Governor of Abia State; Rt. Hon. Francis Nwifuru, Governor of Ebonyi State; and Dr. Peter Mbah, Governor of Enugu State (Host).
