The Okuokpellagbe of Okpella, His Royal Highness, Michael Sado, has called on traditional rulers in Edo North to join hands with the administration of Governor Monday Okpebholo to curb the challenges of insecurity in the senatorial district.
The Okuokpellagbe stated this when he played host to traditional rulers in Edo North in appreciation of their support during his coronation in Okpella community.
His Royal Highness promised to attract more development to Okpella Kingdom by virtue of his connections and goodwill across the country.
His Royal Highness Michael Sado urged the traditional rulers to strengthen local vigilantes in their various domains to ensure that local insecurity is put under check for their subjects to live in peace.
He condemned the recent incident that happened in Minor seminary in Agenebode that led to the abduction of three seminarians and the killing of one civil defence officer.
His Royal Highness called on security agencies to make concerted efforts to rescue the seminarians and arrest the perpetrators of the dastardly act and bring them to justice.
His Royal Highness commended the efforts of Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, for the massive developmental strides he has brought to the state within few months in office.
He assured of his unflinching support for the governor and called for more synergy between the state government and traditional rulers to ensure more development, peace, progress and security across the state.
