Abia State Governor, Alex Otti, has said he does not interfere in the operations of military chiefs serving in the state.
Governor Otti stated this on Wednesday in Umuahia, saying it was wrong for a governor to order a Commissioner of Police or other security chiefs to release a suspect who has committed an offence without allowing a thorough investigation.
The Abia State Governor was speaking at a send-off ceremony organised by his administration for outgoing military and paramilitary commanders who served in the state.
He noted that when security chiefs face interference from the executive arm of government, it could compromise their professionalism, especially in the fight against insecurity.
“The reason we don’t interfere is that we have nothing to hide. And for us, what is right is right. If it is not right, it’s not right.
“Because I won’t pick up my phone and call the Commissioner of Police or
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