Support govt to curb insecurity, expert urges Nigerians

A security expert, Edewor Egedegbe, has urged Nigerians to support the government in curbing insecurity in the country. Egedegbe, who is a Pastor and Chairman, RobbyGee Security Limited,  told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Tuesday in Warri that the fight against insecurity should not be left to the government alone. He urged citizens […]


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