AGAIN, GOV. ALIA'S AIDE SEEKS SECURITY AGENCIES' SYNERGY TO TACKLE INSECURITY.

The Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Benue State on Youth Mobilization and Empowerment, Hon. Mkeenem Moses, has sustained his clarion call for synergy between security agencies and the Benue State Government to combat crime and tackle insecurity bedeviling the Food Basket state.

Hon. Mkeenem reiterated the patriotic call on Tuesday when he paid familiarization visits to the Benue State Commissioner of Police, CP George Chukwu, Esq., and the Commandant, Nigerian Navy Provost and Regulating School, Makurdi, M.B. Salisu DSS, psc, MIASS, IKAL, in their separate offices at the police state headquarters and the Naval office respectively.

The SSA told CP Chukwu that as the youth leader in the state, there was every need for him to identify with the Commissioner for a robust synergy.

He requested the Police Commissioner to work towards the release of some persons in the custody of the police for offenses not guilty of hence not worth prolonged detention.

Hon. Mkeenem also informed Barr Chukwu that in no distance time, he will be appointing youth leaders across the 23 local government areas to help carry out the task of mobilizing and empowering the youth of the state and appealed that Benue youths be considered in the ongoing application for recruitment into the police force.

Responding, the Benue State Commissioner, George Chukwu, Esq., thanked Governor Alia's Aide for finding time to identify with them, describing the visit as indeed a familiarization interface that would step up the security of Benue state most especially the youth.

He applauded the SSA for starting well and told him to count on the police anytime the need arises, assuring of sustained support and cooperation from security agencies.

Relatedly, Hon. Mkeenem while interacting with the Commandant of the Nigerian Naval Provost and Regulating School, Makurdi, commended his works in Benue state and encouraged him to keep the fire burning in the interest of the people.

On his part, Commandore M.B. Salisu DSS, psc, MIASS, IKAL, said they will continue to engage and support the youth leader and his office to keep the system working.

Commodore Salisu said coming to the Navy would help so much in organizing peaceful and interesting system to keep the youth of the state moving.

He congratulated Mkeenem on his appointment, wished him huge success in the office and assured him of unflinching support and cooperation.

Let's hope they work as promised.