Edo government holds emergency meeting over worsening security

The acting governor of Edo state, Philip Shaibu has called on the people of the state to continue to support the present administration in it’s efforts to stamp out insecurity.

The acting governor made this call after an emergency security meeting with heads of security agencies and religious leaders to review the current security situation,

The meeting follows the recent kidnapping incidents of catholic priests in the state.

Shaibu said it has become necessary for government in collaboration with the various security stakeholders to restrategize and come up with new ways to combat the ugly incidence and ensure the state is safe for all residents.