Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has disclosed that after most general elections in Nigeria, crime waves usually surge remarkably, saying his administration is ready to tackle such.
The governor did not, however, explain why that is often the case in the country.
“We know that after every political cycle there is usually a sudden rise in criminal activities and other vices,” he said on Friday.
“I can assure you that we are already putting workable measures in place to arrest the ugly trend and restore the peaceful state Cross River is known for.
“As far as my administration is concerned, security is one area of concern and I am ready to tackle it headlong to forestall all forms of unrest and to return the state to its status as the safest state in the country.”
Last week, Otu met service commanders and other security aides in his office to strategise.
Before then, he had read the riot act, warning criminals to leave the State or take advantage of the amnesty window open by his government.
Kidnapping, cultism, armed robbery and cyber crimes are the major crimes usually recorded in the state.
