Mgbuosimini Killing: Security Expert calls for a quick formation of local Vigilante groups
A
security expert Colonel Chinedu Owhondah has called for immediate establishment
of local vigilante groups in various communities to help curtail the upsurge of
criminal activities in the society.
He
said the local vigilantes will work closely with the Police as they are
familiar with the terrain
Colonel
Owhondah however suggested that the members be profiled by the Police so as not
to allow criminals infiltrate their membership.
“Security
is not just security agencies’ business alone, it’s everybody’s business, Put Vigilante
groups in place so that they can also help with security agencies with
intelligent information to work with.
He
further blamed the Rivers State Police Command for not being proactive to
prevent the recent killings in Mgbuosimini, Stating that the Police should have
mounted checkpoints and deploy marine Police on the waterways linking the area
to other riverine communities following previous attacks in these communities.
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