Kidnappings worry Governor Orji
From GAMBO KANNO FUBARA,Umuahia
Abia state governor, Chief Theodore Ahamefula Orji, has regretted that the state has become notorious for kidnappings and observed that though the menace did not start in the state, many young men have taken to the crime because it is deemed lucrative.
Speaking while condoling the Commissioner of Police over the death of five of his men by hoodlums in Aba , at the police headquarters in Umuahia , Chief Theodore Orji who said he was saddened by the unfortunate event extended his government’s condolence also to the families of the slain Policemen .
He added that kidnapping is now a national menace and a cankerworm that no responsible government should tolerate.
The governor said that though kidnapping has eaten deep into the fabrics   of the society , the state government is making every effort to ensure that the crime is curbed .
He stated that despite the criticisms about the security situation in the state, it will be unfair to blame him since his duty is to complement the efforts of the police , while the police has the statutory responsibility of fighting crime .
Chief T. A. Orji then restated his call for the police to be adequately equipped to discharge its responsibilities, observing that the sophistication of the kidnappers has surpassed the ability of the police to grapple with.
He urged the officers and men of the Abia state police command to be more cautious as the police has become target for criminals and also advised them to be steadfast in ensuring the ban on the use of motorcycle in the state metropolis.
Responding the state police commissioner Mr Edgar Tam Nanakumo thanked the governor for the visit and assured him that his men will not be deterred from carrying out their duties
According to him, the Inspector General of Police , Mr. Mike Okiro has put in place measures to stem the tide of kidnapping in the south-east states by the reestablishment of road blocks and called on Abians to give the police support rather than castigating them .