Nigeria, April 20 -- The Anambra State Government has made it clear that the 'Operation Udo Ga Achi' and its Agunechemba Security Outfit arm were created to secure lives and not to kill or harass law-abiding citizens.

The Special Adviser to the State Governor on Community Security, Chief Ken Emekayi, who oversees the security outfit, made this disclosure in a chat with newsmen in response to the recent public outcry by citizens over the alleged activities of some Agunechemba operatives.

These unwholesome activities, the citizens have alleged, led to civilian casualties and extortion of citizens.

Reacting to the development, Emeakayi said it is the intention of the state government to use the security outfit to ensure the safety of the ...