The chairman of Emohua local government area, Dr. Chidi Lloyd has redeemed the two million naira bounty to the police for neutralizing wanted criminal gang leader, Chigwaru , popularly known as Occasion.
Recall that the Emohua council chairman had in November placed two million Naira bounty each on two criminal gang leaders, Chigwaru a.k.a Occasion and Nwaburuoke Wosu a.k.a Abioto for allegedly being involved in several kidnappings and killings along the Emohua axis of the East West road.
Dr. Lloyd while presenting the cheque to the police at the Divisional Police Headquarters in Rumuji on Friday, charged security agencies and the local vigilante to ensure that Nwaburuoke Wosu popularly known as Abioto is also brought to justice.
Dr. Lloyd also appealed to the security personnel to ensure adequate security of residents and travelers in the area, particularly during this festive season.
As you may know, the police said it had killed Chigwaru popularly known as ‘Occasion’ alongside other members of his gang during a rescue operation last week.
The council chairman urged residents of the area to support the security personnel with relevant information to aid their operations in the area, stressing that security of lives and properties is a collective responsibility.
He noted that his administration had made tremendous progress in the fight against crime and criminality in Emohua LGA but promised to improve on the successes recorded, to sustain the prevalent peace and security in the area.
Bright Jossy-Elendu
Chief Press Secretary To The Chairman, Emohua Local Government Area.
Friday, December 29, 2023
