Joint Border Security: Lawmaker Calls For Calm

Lawmaker representing Badagry constituency in the House of Representatives, Babatunde Hunpe, yesterday urged residents to remain calm over ongoing Joint Border Security Exercise in the area.
Hunpe made the appeal in an interview with The Tide’s source following complaints by his constituents over the restriction of movements at Seme border ordered by the Federal Government.
According to the federal lawmaker, the joint exercise was aimed at securing the country against trans-border crimes and criminality.
He said that the exercise was going on in all border communities in 25 states across the country and appealed to people in the areas to remain calm and supportive.
“It is not only Seme border that is affected by the Federal Government’s directive, it also affects many communities in 25 states across Nigeria.
“I want to appeal to my people to let peace reign by going about their normal daily activities peacefully.
“Badagry communities should cooperate with the special task force created by the FG to enable them achieve their aims,” Hunpe said.
The lawmaker said that he was aware of the difficulties being experienced by people as a result of the exercise in view of the cordial business relations existing between the people of Badagry and Benin communities.
“The traffic jam experienced daily by motorists and passengers along Seme -Badagry road due to the activities of the task force is hectic, we know.
“But, all things work for good, as I am sure the country will overcome all the challenges it is currently facing,” he said.