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Ovie Okpare, Warri
The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, Mr Zannah Ibrahim, on Tuesday blamed the rising cases of kidnap and abduction in the state on the activities of herdsmen.
He said some of the herdsmen collaborate with indigenes to carry out the heinous crimes.
Ibrahim, who vowed to stem the ugly trend, reiterated the command’s desire to end the frequent clashes between herdsmen and local farmers in the state by partnering with all stakeholders to maintain peace.
The Police commissioner who was represented by CSP Aniete Eyoh, stated this at a security summit organised by the Ughelli ‘A’ Division of the State Police Command in Ughelli, stated that the command was partnering with vigilance groups and locals including traditional rulers in curbing crimes in the state.
Ibrahim said, “Herdsmen are actively involved in kidnap and abduction cases. It is an issue that needs to be addressed in a round-table, but the police are doing all they can to ensure such crime is stopped. We are allowing the local community to have a say in the decision making of the police and this promotes the spirit of promptness of the police in responding to distress calls.”
Source: Punch News