File photo: Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo.
Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has assured residents that his administration is putting measures in place to enable security agencies to respond to threats within five minutes across the state.
The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Patrick Ebojele, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, saying Okpebholo gave the assurance during a service at Living Faith Church, also known as Winners Chapel, along Sapele Road, Benin City.
Okpebholo said his administration would continue to prioritise the safety of residents and improve security across the state within the next month.
He said dedicated emergency numbers would soon be made available to the public, urging residents and others in distress to use the numbers to seek immediate security assistance.
