The governments of Abia and Imo States have announced the creation of a joint security task force and surveillance operation to cover the Aba-Owerri expressway, spanning from Owerrinta in Abia State to Owerri, Imo State.
This initiative was launched after recent criminal attacks on the expressway, including instances of kidnapping, armed robbery, and other illegal activities.
The establishment of this joint security task force and surveillance was disclosed by Ferdinand Ekeoma, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity.
His statement read in part: “Following a strategic emergency security meeting held today, 4th December, 2025, by the Governors of Abia and Imo Sates at the Imo State Government Owerri House, His Excellency Governor Alex Otti and His Excellency Senator Hope Uzodinma resolved to set up a joint security Taskforce that shall consist of Soldiers, Naval Personnel, Police Officers, DSS Personnel, and other Government Security Agencies.”
“The joint security Taskforce shall, starting from tomorrow 5th December 2025, patrol the road 24 hours nonstop, while carrying out massive surveillance in the surrounding bushes using sophisticated drones and other modern security equipment.”
The statement also noted that Governor Alex Otti praised the Governor of Imo State for the arrest of the criminals who recently attacked Otti’s advance team and other travelers.
Ekeoma concluded: “The two Governors, while assuring citizens plying the road on a daily basis and those returning home for Christmas of their safety and security, warn that there would be severe consequences for any criminal caught on the road going forward.”
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