By Patrick Ochei
The administration of Hon. Ezenyili Kelvin Obi Ph.D as Council Chairman of Oshimili South Local Government Area of Delta State, has taken a drastic action against insecurity by launching a short code Emergency Security Number - 7745 to aid security agencies in tackling security threats within and around the local government area.
The launch which took place after an enlarged security meeting with security agencies, Asaba Palace chiefs, local vigilante groups and other critical security stakeholders at the conference hall of the Executive Chamber of Oshimili South Council, on Friday 13th June, 2025, has introduced technological dimension in fighting the menace in Asaba and neighbouring communities within the capital territory.
The Chairman who was optimistic that his effort would yield result in his short term plan, said efforts are in top gear to install CCTV on strategic locations around Asaba.
While acknowledging the fact that this initiative from Oshimili South LGA would challenge collaborative effort of other neighbouring local government areas, Ezenyili appealed to his colleagues to synergize and partner in order to build a comprehensive front and parameter against insecurity within Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency and beyond.
Meanwhile, the highly strategic Council Chairman pinned down on proliferation of illegal arms, drug peddling and criminal activities of cattle herders as major challenges bedeviling the capital city and parts of the local government area.
He said these criminal activities mostly orchestrated by cross border criminals, have resulted in youth vulnerability, thereby hampering government's efforts at youth capacity building, development and empowerment.
As an administration with high premium on safety and welfare of the people of Oshimili South, the Chairman did set up Security Task-Force in March and has consistently convened the Peace and Security Committee meetings to find lasting solutions to insecurity in the capital city for which incremental progress had been made through the provision of vehicles and motor-bikes to security agencies and the local vigilante.
Ezenyili vehemently appreciated the Asagba of Asaba, HRM Obi (Prof) Epiphany Chigbogu Azinge SAN and his cabinet for their constant support and cooperation towards the security measures of his government in line with the successes recorded thus far.
For the records moreover, the short code security number 7745 is for extreme security emergency and not for fun dial. The line which was licensed to the Council by the Nigerian Communication Commission (NCC) is toll free and it's all encompassing for all security units.