Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has continued to write his name in gold as a man who is desirous of leading the state to the land of abundant milk and honey.
In a swift response to the hue and cry of Edolites the governor has suspended Kelly Okungbowa (aka Ebo Stone), Head of the Public Safety Response(PSR) Team and his squad of extortionists indefinitely.
Making the announcement, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Musa Ikhilor, Esq stated: “His Excellency, Senator Monday Okpebholo has ordered the indefinite suspension of the Public Safety Response Team (PSRT) headed by Kelly Okungbowa.
“This decision is occasioned by several complaints received by the State Government on allegations of extortion, harassment and unruly behaviour by members of the Team.”
According to the statement, “the Government remains committed to upholding law and order and will not tolerate any deviation from the original purpose for which the Team was set up, which is to help maintain public order, assist in protecting public infrastructure and curb illegal activities like street trading and illegal parking in our communities.”
The Edo State Government promised that “a thorough review of the Team’s structure and operations, particularly recruitment processes and training of its personnel will be conducted to ensure that all government-sanctioned activities in the State reflect the highest standard of professionalism, fairness, orderliness and respect for human dignity.”
It would be recalled that some PSRT members’ overzealousness led to the killing of a toddler in the Ring Road axis of Benin metropolis on Wednesday evening amidst other misdemeanor of the team over time.
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