They lamented the incessant robberies in the council, which, they said, have led to the closure of two banks in the area.
The Coordinator of the Ohaozara Development Centre, Mr. Godwin Odi, spoke on behalf of the people at the weekend while conducting reporters on a tour of projects executed by the council.
Odi said: “The greatest challenge we have here in Ohaozara is the constant attack by robbers. We used to have two banks here in Uburu, but because of the incessant attacks, they have shut down. Our people now travel to Afikpo to deposit money.
“In the last two years, members of our vigilance groups have been killed and others are scared to continue with the job. The robbers strike with sophisticated weapons.
“We appeal to the governor, Police Commissioner Adeola Adeniji and the State Director of the State Security Services (SSS) to deploy more security personnel to the council to check the activities of men of the underworld.”
Projects executed by the council include bridges, culverts, classroom blocks, health facilities and boreholes, among others.
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