Governor Hope Uzodimma of Imo State (left), welcoming the GOC 82 Division Enugu, Major Gen Hassan Taiwo Dada to his office during a courtesy call at Government House Owerri… Friday.
‘The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has given me a marching order to end insecurity in the South East and I hope to do just that’
By Valentine Amanze
The General Officer Commanding 82 Division, Enugu, Major Gen. Hassan Taiwo Dada, has told the Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma, that he had been directed by his “superiors” to end insecurity in the South East Nigeria.
Major Gen Dada, who was on a visit to the governor at the New Exco Chambers Government House Owerri, also pleaded for the support of the state government and the people to deliver on the mandate given to him.
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Major Gen Dada said that it was customary in the military for officers posted to places for their assignment to familiarise themselves with the people, hence the courtesy call.
His words: “The Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen Taoreed Lagbaja, has given me a marching order to end insecurity in the South East and I hope to do just that. I am here therefore, to solicit the governor’s support and everybody’s support to improve security in Imo State and the South East.”
The GOC explained that he was aware of the state of insecurity in the South East, adding, “We will do all it takes to ensure that peace returns to the South East.”
In his remarks, Governor Uzodimma welcomed the GOC and his entourage and reminded him that he has a résumé that would help to stamp out insecurity in the region.
