{"id":178858,"date":"2025-09-14T19:39:04","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T18:39:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/insecurity-protect-lmo-citizens-or-resign-uzodimma"},"modified":"2025-09-14T20:45:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-14T19:45:26","slug":"insecurity-protect-lmo-citizens-or-resign-uzodimma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/insecurity-protect-lmo-citizens-or-resign-uzodimma","title":{"rendered":"Insecurity: Protect LMO Citizens or Resign Uzodimma"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A pressure group in Imo, The Mazi Organisation, TMO, has tasked Governor Hope Uzodimma to protect citizens of the state following increased insecurity or quit his position.<\/p>\n<p>The group also called attention to the kidnapping of a former Chairman of Okigwe Local Government Area, Ngozi Ogbu, who has been held hostage by abductors.<\/p>\n<p>The group\u2019s call is in reaction to a viral video showing Ngozi Ogbu in the den of his kidnappers, calling to mind the unresolved kidnapping of the Okigwe Zonal Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, APC, Kenneth Nwachukwu, earlier in the year and other similar incidents that were not publicised.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement on Sunday by the group\u2019s spokesperson, Cajetan Duke, the rampant insecurity Imo State, has turned the peaceful area into a zone of terror and lawlessness.<\/p>\n<p>It noted that the video of a distinguished citizen of the state at the mercy of criminals was a disgrace and the height of wilful assault on the collective psyche and safety of every Imo citizen.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTMO stands firmly with Hon. Ogbu, his family, and all affected communities, in demanding his immediate and safe release and an end to the reign of terror in Imo State.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis heartbreaking development underscores the utter collapse of governance in Okigwe LGA and its environs \u2013 where bandits operate with impunity, unchecked by any meaningful state intervention.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe failure to protect prominent but vulnerable citizens like Hon. Ogbu also reveals a catastrophic breakdown in the security apparatus, leaving Imo citizens insecure and hopeless.<\/p>\n<p>The organisation stated that this latest ugly incident is not merely a singular event but a glaring consequence of systemic neglect, where the safety of Imo residents has been sacrificed on the altar of political expediency.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people deserve something better\u2014they deserve a government that prioritises their safety and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>According to the statement, the Uzodimma-led administration\u2019s claim of securing lives and properties in Imo State has been exposed as a blatant falsehood by this latest tragic development.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIndeed, the kidnapping of Hon. Ogbu and takeover of entire Imo communities by bandits shatter the illusion of safety peddled by the state government.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe provision of security for Imo Citizens and residents is one of the core and fundamental duties of government \u2013 therefore, Governor Uzodimma must either take decisive actions to restore security in the state or step aside for leadership capable of addressing this existential crisis. Empty promises will no longer suffice in the face of such brazen criminality.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTMO demands urgent and coordinated action from the state to secure Ngozi Ogbu\u2019s safe release and dismantle the criminal network terrorising every part of the state.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis requires robust intelligence operations, strengthened security deployments, and genuine collaboration with local communities to root out banditry. We call for transparency in these efforts and accountability for any lapses that have allowed this crisis to fester. The safety of Imo citizens and residents must be non-negotiable, and TMO will not rest until tangible results are achieved.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile we continue to condemn every act of insecurity and banditry in Imo State, TMO remains resolute in holding the Uzodimma administration accountable for the unabating security challenges. We will relentlessly advocate comprehensive reforms, including investment in critical infrastructure in rural communities, creation of employment opportunities for Imo youths, effective local government administration in line with the Supreme Court judgement on financial autonomy, community policing, empowerment of local security initiatives, and a clear strategy to reclaim areas currently controlled by bandits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe people of Imo State deserve a government that acts with urgency and competence, not one that hides behind excuses while lives are being lost. We therefore call on Governor Uzodimma to live up to his responsibilities in line with his oath of office and protect Imo citizens or quit.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. A pressure group in Imo, The Mazi Organisation, TMO, has tasked Governor Hope Uzodimma to protect citizens of the state following increased insecurity or quit his position. 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