The failed attempt by a Police Corporal to break into Edo State Government House account department’s vault raises fresh concern about the security situation in Osadebey Avenue, the seat of power. Patrick Ochoga reveals how the police convoy driver was caught.
Few days after the failed attempt by a police corporal simply identified as Ewere to break into the vault in the account section of the governor’s office, tongues have continue to wag over the incident as others discussed the matter in hush tones. The incident had left government house staffs, security operatives and visitors alike in utter shock and surprise as it is believed to be the least expected place for such an incident to happen.
The incident which occured last weekend , while posing as a serious challenge to security personnel posted to guard the seat of power, no doubt, also exposes some of the security lapses within and around government house.
The events further diminished the image of the men of the Nigerian Police also brings to the spotlight the character of persons recruited into the force into serious scrutiny.
Even more shocking was the fact that the culprit, Corporal Ewere, saddled with the responsibility of providing security services to the governor’s convoy, choose the path of shame by disregarding his constitutional duties and responsibility. This gives credence to the popular adage that, “man’s common enemy lives within” and "When you give goat yam to keep."
It was learnt that the police suspect had been arranged before a court in Benin and later remanded at Oko minimum prison pending the proper hearing of the case.
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