Imo Governor Hope Uzodimma has said the names of persons behind the series of attacks in Imo will be revealed in few days to enable justice take its course.
He noted that security agencies have identified certain individuals that have made the state a hotbed of violence in recent days.
Addressing the congregation at the end of the Church Service at Government House Chapel Owerri on Sunday, the Governor assured that his administration would use all within its powers to identify and flush out criminals in Imo.
Uzodimma vowed: “I will never and not going to negotiate with criminals.”
He warned anyone involved in any form of criminality aimed at bringing down Imo State by any means to have a rethink or such persons will have themselves to blame.
“Those out to bring the state down must be prepared to be brought down as well,” he said.
The Governor thanked Imo residents for their understanding and resilience throughout the period of security breaches and skirmishes.
He reiterated: “The mayhem in Imo State was carried out by hoodlums, bandits and a small percentage of IPOB members and aggrieved politicians who decided to sponsor violence to derail the Government of the day.”
He promised the government will always use her powers in line with the oath it swore to protect the people and their property, emphasising that no individual, group or criminals will be stronger than government.
Uzodimma enjoined Imo residents to be calm “because God is with us and that is why the criminals and bandits failed in their nefarious activities.”
Warning state officials against interacting with criminals and bandits “knowingly or unknowingly,” the Governor urged political appointees to be careful with what they say or post on the social media.
