Prest promise to end the security problem in Delta State

 AN aspirant in the 2015 governorship election in Delta State, Tony Prest, has promised to end the security situation in the state,if he becomes the Governor.
 According to him, security of life and property should be given priority if Delta State is to record meaningful development and establish conducive atmosphere that will attract foreign investors to contribute to achieving sustainable socio-economic development. "Delta has the resources and human capital to address our current state of insecurity," he said.

 Prest lamented that Delta, which was once a land of relative peace and security, "has over the years become a haven for diverse criminal activities, including armed robbery, student-cult related violence, assassination, militancy, political thuggery, kidnapping, ethnic and communal violence."

In a statement issued in Lagos yesterday, Prest said: "We will partner with Government Security Agencies (GSA) on better modern communication and surveillance equipment, and improved Logistics. Community Policing will be given priority.

"We are determined to put an end to these and other types of criminal activities. To this end, my administration shall enhance consultations and collaboration with registered trained local vigilantes, neighbourhood watch and community-based security groups."

The businessman said the Nigeria Police and foreign police units would be consulted for advice and assistance in crime fighting and deterrence, adding that state police units in the United States and Britain are already being considered for this purpose.

Prest, who is Chairman of Prest Group, said agreements would be reached with the Inspector General of Police to allow Delta State government retrain and equip all policemen deployed to state. "For example, Delta State will provide Wimax Radios for security organs, including vigilantes, and special anti-kidnapping units will be set up with SWAT training.

"We shall implement a state-wide CCTV monitoring of hotspots, use of solar-powered street and community lighting, including full implementation of a Rogues Gallery Project whereby a database of all crimes and criminal activities will be captured and digitised. We are determined to put an end to these and other types of criminal activities," Prest said.