The Edo State Government has established a Special Tactical Force to strengthen its efforts against crime and criminality in the state.
To protect the lives and property of Edo residents, the special force, which consists of five squads, will cooperate with state security agencies for a period of two months.
During a press briefing in Benin City, Ohonsa Dolapo, the deputy director of the Edo State Security Network and a member of the tactical force, stated that the team has received sufficient training in weapon handling and intelligence gathering, among other areas, to guarantee a smooth and efficient execution of its mandate.
He declared, “We are on a two-month special assignment, and Ring Road in Benin City serves as our muster point. We are going to be supporting the federal security agencies. We are not going to be doing it alone.
Our operational area includes Edo South, especially the hidden corners of Benin City. We will constantly be available for quick action in response to any information or call of duty at our base here at Ring Road, 24 hours a day.”
Dolapo urged the locals to cooperate and support him, saying, “We are prepared to take the lead. What we require is information from the public that is accurate, timely, and useful. Say something when you see something, and we will react. For us to function, information is necessary.”
Osabohien Zion, a former head of operations for the Edo State Security Network, stated that the public can now access the security team’s distress numbers for prompt assistance.
They are 09088380601 and 09088380602 in the lines.
He went on, “These numbers are open for distress calls in the control center 24 hours a day, and there are officers assigned to handle complaints and answer calls. We also guarantee callers’ privacy and safety.”
