Ekhomu suggests N25m reward for info on CP Asadu, urges security consciousness

IGP Abubakar

Chairman of School of Management and Security, Dr. Ona Ekhomu has urged chief executives and leaders in government, security and industry to imbibe security awareness in order to safeguard themselves from assassins and killers.

He also suggested immediate announcement of a reward of not less than N25million for information leading to the detection and capture of the assassins and their principals.

He made this call while reacting to the assassination of the Kwara State
Commissioner of Police Mr. Chinweike Asadu outside his country home in Enugu City.

Ekhomu expressed sorrow over the violent death of the security chief, adding that the murder was regrettable and it was a warning that leaders at all levels needed to reevaluate their security profile and practices.

Ekhomu, who is also President of he Association of Industrial Security and Safety Operators of Nigeria (AISSON) commiserated with the family of the Police Chief on the "sad loss." 

He also sympathized with the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Mohammed Abubakar and the entire police family on the untimely exit of the police executive.

He pointed out that the killing of CP Asadu was a strong indication that the security situation in the country was getting worse. Emphasising that from available reports, it appeared that the CP was relaxed since he was at home hence he went out without his escorts.

"That created a vulnerability that was exploited by his assailants," he added.

Ekhomu who is the first chartered security professional in West Africa urged the police authorities to do all within their powers to unravel the authorship of the crime.

He suggested the immediate announcement of a reward of not less than N25million for information leading to the detection and capture of the assassins and their principals.

He urged the police agency to set up a tips hot-line where it may receive tips on the incident.

“All tips should be computer-logged in order to enable review by police managers,” he said.

Ekhomu advised top executives and leaders in government, banking and finance, oil and gas, manufacturing, politics, security sectors to urgently undergo security consciousness training in order to harden themselves against assassins, armed robbers, kidnappers and terrorists.

“Security awareness training will make executives more pro-active about their security as it will increase their readiness, responsiveness and decisiveness in personal security issues. Security awareness will enable chief executives imbibe a culture of responsibility for their personal security. It will open their eyes to security risks, security threats, security vulnerabilities and decision options to stay safe and alive,” he said.

 

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