Our people recruit criminals from other states to perpetrate crime in Edo – Okpebholo (opens original article in a new tab)

Edo State Governor Okpebholo accused residents of recruiting criminals from other states to commit crimes in Edo, while acknowledging some false reports about insecurity. He mentioned volunteers monitoring forests to prevent criminal settlement, and religious leaders praised his leadership.

• Governor Okpebholo alleged that some Edo residents recruit criminals from other states for crimes like kidnapping and armed robbery
• He claimed false social media reports about insecurity are used to undermine the government but acknowledged real insecurity exists
• Volunteers are positioned in forests to prevent criminals from settling in Edo
• Pastors praised the governor's work and prayed for his success and Nigeria's stability