UDHR : CLO decries Spate of crime, near collapse of security 

By Cyprian Ebele, Onitsha

The Anambra State chapter of Civil Liberties Organization, CLO, Tuesday, lamented the spate of crime and near collapse of security in both Anambra State and the entire Nigeria and demanded the need to beef up security especially at this festive period.

Making the lamentation while marking the 76th anniversary of Universal Declaration of People’s and Human Rights, UDHR, that is celebrated globally today, the state CLO chairman, comrade Evangelist Vincent Ezekwueme,stated that  the surge in crime wave has resulted in uncertainty in Anambra State and by extension Nigeria.

“Governments at all levels  should live up to their responsibility if we lose the glory of the country and employment opportunities created for the youths to have something to do.

“There is no day without ugly report of criminal activities in the state especially incessant killings, kidnapping, cultism and cult related  violence, armed robbery, youth restiveness and what have you.

“We appeal to perpetrators to give peace a chance and embrace dialogue. Government should provide empowerments, skills acquisitions, employment opportunities and constant town hall meetings. 

“With a gun you can kill a terrorist but with education, employment and skill acquisition you can kill terrorism.. Citizens must adhere strictly to God’s commandments, ‘thou shall not kill,” he stated.

On Nnamdii kanu’s continuous detention he urged President Boka Tinubu to immediately release him as he did not commit any offence that will continue to warrant his detention.

“President Tinubu is a democrat who  fought patriotically towards the de-annulment of the June 12th 1993 Presidential election won by MKO Abiola,” he stated.