Insecurity: Ebonyi govt. directs hotels, parks to install surveillance cameras
Ebonyi government on Friday directed hotels, parks, supermarkets and other public places to install surveillance cameras as part of efforts to tackle the prevailing insecurity in the state.
This is contained in a statement issued in Abakaliki by Tochukwu Okorie, commissioner for information, communication and technology.
According to Mr Okorie, all public places, including government offices, should install security cameras to ensure proper surveillance.
“They are directed to ensure that their facilities are equipped with functional digital surveillance systems/cameras in order to checkmate the spate of crime.
“If any is found wanting on this directive, the state government will do the installation for them at their own cost with consequent penalties.
“This is to ensure that the governor’s drive for a functional central communication system and Smart City in Ebonyi is achieved,” the commissioner said.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
NationWide
Senate urges FG to intensify military operations against terrorists, bandits
Mr Bamidele paid tribute to three security operatives who lost their lives during the rescue mission.
Heading 2
Fear mounts as gunmen kill Lagos NURTW organising secretary
The Lagos NURTW chairman, Mustapha Adekunle, said Mr Ajiboye’s demise of left him “deeply saddened and heartbroken.”
Heading 1
Alleged Fake Agency: Judge orders PFIPC DG Adeyemi’s arrest for failing to appear in court
Judge Mohammed Umar issued the warrant of arrest while rescheduling Mr Adeyemi’s arraignment for September 30.
NationWide
FTAN seeks review of NIHOTOUR, NTDA Acts over duplicated regulatory functions
Concerns over overlapping regulatory powers have fuelled controversy around the NIHOTOUR and NTDA Acts.
Lagos
Ride-hailing drivers’ union suspends Lagos chairman over alleged gross misconduct
AUATON was established to protect platform workers from exploitation and unsafe working conditions.
Sport
Tension over Argentina, England World Cup semi-final showdown
England reached the semifinals after defeating Norway 2–1 in the quarterfinals, inspired by Bellingham’s outstanding form.
