Uke community of Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State has declared what it called ‘operation know your tenants’ over insecurity in the state.
This is coming amidst incessant attacks against law-abiding citizens by unknown gunmen, who many believe are non-natives.
Mr Ubaka Onwuanibe, the Publicity Secretary of Uke Development Union (UDU), in a press release made available to newsmen in Awka, said it is now compulsory for all houses, shops, and land owners to ensure the identity and occupation of those they rent their houses, shops or lands to.
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According to him: “It is with every sense of responsibility that UDU Executive Council reassures of total commitment to ensuring safety and security of life and property in Uke land.
“It is also imperative to sound a serious note of warning to every household in Uke land to be very mindful of strangers being admitted and accepted as tenants in their shops, stores, houses and compounds.
“In no distant time, a format for such admittance and accommodation shall be made available to all village chairmen and strict adherence to the guidelines therein is expected.
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“It is pertinent at this juncture to remind ourselves again of the need for all hands to be on deck in everything concerning security in Uke land.”
He added: “The effective working relationship and support from the Police and DSS authorities at Ogidi made it possible to unravel the seemingly mysterious circumstance surrounding the incident,”
