𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐋𝐆 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨

𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐝𝐞, 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐬𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐋𝐆 𝐁𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐎𝐤𝐩𝐞𝐛𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐨

By Oriaifoh Godwins

The Chairman of Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, Area, Edo State, Hon. Prince Abdullahi Momodu, has commended Governor Monday Okpebholo for his sustained efforts to strengthen security and protect lives and property across the state, following plans to establish an Army Brigade in the local government area.

The commendation came on Wednesday, October 22, 2026, when a military delegation from 4 Brigade, Benin city, led by Brigadier General AO Balogun, visited the council Chairman to inspect facilities considered suitable for the accommodation of military personnel, and their office in Esan Central.


The proposed military presence is expected to strengthen security architecture in the local government, and complement the efforts of Edo State Government in curbing criminal activities and ensure the safety of residents.

During the visit, the Chairman, Esan Central Local Government Area, led the military team on the inspection of three facilities located in different parts of Irrua town and Eko-Kakulu, in the outskirt of Irrua, to assess their suitability for the proposed military settlement and offices.


After inspecting the facilities, Brigadier General Balogun expressed satisfaction with the locations presented for consideration. He, however, observed that one of the facilities will require major renovation and maintenance before it could be considered suitable for military use.


The inspection formed part of the preliminary efforts to identify appropriate facilities for the proposed military presence in Esan Central; although, further steps may be required before the establishment becomes operational.


Speaking during the visit, Hon. Prince Momodu praised Governor Monday Okpebholo for his commitment to tackling insecurity and creating a safer environment for the people of Edo State.


The Chairman noted that the state government's determination to strengthen security and keep criminal elements at bay was commendable, adding that the proposed Army garrison would be a welcome development for Esan Central and its surrounding communities.


The Esan Central Local Government Chairman, emphasised that the protection of lives and property remained a major priority of his administration, assuring that his government would continue to support initiatives aimed at improving security across the local government area.


According to him, a secure environment is essential for economic activities, peaceful coexistence, community development and the overall well-being of the people. He also expressed optimism that the proposed military installation would enhance the capacity of security agencies to respond to security threats and help deter criminal activities in the area.


The Chairman's commendation also underscored the importance of cooperation between the state government, local government authorities and security agencies in addressing security challenges.


The proposed establishment of an Army garrison in Esan Central is expected to generate positive expectations among residents, particularly those seeking stronger security measures to protect their communities, businesses and livelihoods.


With the inspection of the identified facilities completed, attention will now focus on the necessary assessments, rehabilitation requirements and other steps that may be needed to facilitate the proposed military presence.


The development, if realised, would represent an important addition to the security infrastructure of Esan Central Local Government Area and further reinforce ongoing efforts to maintain peace and security in Edo State.

Watch videos below 👇👇👇




Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Ewu Foiled Kidnapping: Monarch Commends Police DPO On Major Breakthrough.

Image
Ewu Foiled Kidnapping: Monarch Commends Police DPO On Major Breakthrough. ...Ewu not a hiding place for these criminals.  -Zaiki Ojiefo By: Oriaifoh Godwins The Onojie of Ewu Kingdom, His Royal Highness, Zaiki Abdulrasaq Ojiefo III, has commended the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, of Ewu Division, Chief Supretendent of Police, CSP, Akanbi Olubunmi Ezekiel, for the success he recorded in the recent arrest of five suspects alleged of kidnapping a man and his wife in Usiodo community, Ewu, Esan Central Local Government, ECLG, area of Edo state.     L-R: Chairman, Esan Central LGA, Rt. Hon. Kelvin Ainiyalenhimi Iyere, HRH, Zaiki Abdulrasaq Ojiefo III, Onojie of Ewu The Monarch so commended the Ewu Divisional Police Officer, In a meeting that recently held in the Palace to assess the security situation in the kingdom. Speaking, the Monarch, who thanked the the DPO, CSP Akanbi, and his men, as well as other Security Agents that were responsible for the breakthrough, also added...
Read more

Kidnapping In Ewu: ... suspects will be dealt with, accordingly. Gov. Okpebholo is interested

Image
  Kidnapping In Ewu: ... suspects will be dealt with, accordingly. Gov. Okpebholo is interested -Edo State Security Corps Coordinator By: Our Correspondent Contrary to the insinuations of some people, that the kidnap suspects arrested around Ewu, in Esan Central Local Government Area, Edo state, on Sunday the 25th of January 2026 will be released by the police after a while in their custody, the Edo Central Coordinator of Edo state Security Corps, Hon. Aidamebor Joel, said the suspects will be seriously dealt with according to the law, adding that, Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor of Edo State, who has zero tolerance for kidnappings and other related crimes in Edo state, is fully aware of the issue and that he is surely interested in it. Hon. Aidamebor Joel, aka MINDCAST, made this revelation today, Monday 26th January 2026, while speaking with Winning Media. He said; "...the kidnappers are eight in number.  Five of them were apprehended, and their victims, a man and his...
Read more

Incessant, But Questionable Spate Of Kidnappings In Edo, Worrisome: calls for concern.

Image
OPINION: Incessant, But Questionable Spate Of Kidnappings In Edo, Worrisome: calls for concern. By: Oriaifoh Godwins Edo state has been relatively peaceful in the past one year of Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration. However, the state, has been witnessing questionable  pockets of criminalities in recent times. Senator Monday Okpebholo, the governor of Edo state, on assumption of office, maintained that he has zero tolerance for criminal activities and all form of criminalities. He maintained this stand to the extent that a number of criminal elements that were hitherto having their field day in the state, went under. The new trend of insecurities in Edo state, is highly questionable, especially going by the recent happenings in Benin, and in the diaspora, by some elements that have been criticising Gov. Okpebholo's administration, especially bearing in mind that, Okpebholo's practical style of governance, clearly opened the eyes of the people of Edo State to how a s...
Read more