“Traditional institutions must be protected from the arbitrariness of state governments that threaten their stability.’’
He said the recommendation was a result of the “poor and reckless” management of reserves in the state.
She said that the command also secured three convictions within the same period, pointing out that other cases were pending in the courts.
“Governor Umaru Bago approved a standing order of monthly payment of N30 million to NECO to offset the debt.”
“To effectively tackle the menace of criminal elements, we must put in place effective intelligence gathering mechanisms,” Mr Sani said.
The commandant warned that the corps would not tolerate crime on its waterways and would meet all acts of economic sabotage and vandalism in the state with the full weight of the law.
The candidates were speaking at the coronation of the Mishkaham Mwaghavul, paramount ruler of the Mwaghavul people.
The former governor of Anambra extolled Igwe Achebe for retaining the ancient throne’s deep cultural values.
“We need not be told of the nexus between drug use, crime and criminalities.”