Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has commended operatives of the Department of State Services for arresting high-profile kidnappers and gunrunners in the state, expressing confidence that their criminal network has been disrupted.
Speaking at the Enugu DSS Command headquarters, Mbah praised the secret service for their professionalism, discipline, and role in ensuring a peaceful Easter celebration. He urged them to maintain this momentum, describing security as the core duty of government.
The governor expressed particular delight over the arrest of a high-profile gang leader responsible for a series of attacks on security operatives and kidnappings for ransom in Enugu and its environs.
“The good people of Enugu State are grateful for the peaceful atmosphere, especially around the Easter period, brought about through the efforts of the Service and other Security Agencies in the state,” Mbah said.
He expressed confidence that the criminals will finally end up behind bars with their network already disrupted.
“It is your duty to sustain the tempo of security service delivery, as this remains the primary essence of Government and can never be taken for granted,” he added.
The governor reaffirmed his commitment to making Enugu the safest hub for tourism, business, and living, noting that residents will finally be relieved of the reign of terror in the state and the South-East region.
Mbah further expressed dismay at how able-bodied individuals could abandon human decency for heinous crimes, stressing that the full weight of the law awaits the criminals.
