Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has in a swift response to the hue and cry of citizens of the state, suspended Kelly Okungbowa (aka Ebo Stone), the Head of the Public Safety Response Team and his squad members indefinitely.
Making the announcement, the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Umar Ikhilor, stated that the governor’s decision is occasioned by several complaints received by the state government on allegations of extortion, harassment and unruly behaviour by members of the Public Safety Response Team.
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“The government remains committed to upholding law, and order and will not tolerate any deviation from the original purpose for which the team was set up, which is to help maintain public order, assist in protecting public infrastructure, and curb illegal activities like street trading and illegal parking in our communities,” the SSG’s statement said.
The state government promised that a thorough review of the team’s structure, and operations, particularly the recruitment processes, and training of its personnel will be conducted to ensure that all government-sanctioned activities in the state reflect the highest standard of professionalism, fairness, orderliness, and respect for human dignity.
