The urgent need for security agencies to match words with action by clamping down on the activities of scavengers who often disguise as scrap dealers to perpetrate crimes was the collective view of some Benin City residents on Wednesday.
This follows the pledge made by the new Edo State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Akintayo Ayinla, during a visit to Government House, where he stated that his administration would focus on strategic reforms — including regulating the activities of scavengers — to enhance security across the state.
Jolaade Ojo has details.
