People should avoid the crime related activities, shun too much intake of alcohol and reckless driving, and see this period as a time for reconciliation
The Commander Neighborhood Watch Security, Ebonyi State Command, Prince Victor Chibuoyi Nwenyi, has advised the citizens of the state, especially the youth, to avoid crime-related activity during this festive period.
Nwenyi who stated this while interacting with journalists in Abakaliki, the state capital, urged Ebonyi people to observe the 2024 Christmas celebration peacefully and be contented with what they have during the festival period.
“It is important to remind Ebonyi people, especially the youth, that this is not the last Christmas in their life, because this event is observed every year to mark the birthday of Jesus Christ.
“Anybody who didn’t succeed buying anything of his choice for the festival will succeed in buying it next year, by God’s grace. I urge everyone to celebrate peacefully and no matter what anyone takes; for instance, alcohol, we need to drink responsibly.
“People should avoid the crime related activities, shun too much intake of alcohol and reckless driving, and see this period as a time for reconciliation, making good friends and connections, especially in our various towns as our relatives and friends come back home to observe this festival.
“Most importantly, I urge the youths to keep off from anything knock out, because it’s a dangerous threat to humans and our environment.”
He assured that the personnel of the command would be at the strategic points to protect the lives and properties of people throughout the festival period in the state.
“Christmas day is one of the days when the people we are serving need our duties most, and therefore, the Neighoood Watch security operatives must be at the strategic points, and report to the appropriate quarters if need be, among other things.
“Our priority is to maintain peace in the various communities in Ebonyi State. My charge to the Neighborhood Watch personnel is that the security of lives and properties must be assured in every part of Ebonyi State,” he charged.
He further advised the citizens of the state, especially, to learn relevant skills that can make them self-reliant.