Governors of the South-East region have lamented the rising levels of insecurity in the region and plan a joint highway patrol as part of moves to combat the trend.
This was part of the governors’ resolution after a meeting in Enugu State on Sunday.
“South East Governors decried the state of insecurity in the region. Our economic activities have come to a halt while kidnapping and wanton killing have become the order of the day,” the governors said in a communique.
“South East Governors call on the Federal Government to come to our aid in providing security in the Zone bearing in mind that elections are around the corner.
“Meanwhile, South East Governors have agreed to set up a 24-hour Joint Patrol on all major highways within the South East, especially during the Christmas season.”