Governors from the 17 southern states of the country are currently meeting, in Asaba, the Delta State capital.
The meeting is being held amid tight security ostensibly over fears of invasion of the venue by suspected criminal elements who might want to truncate the meeting.
Security operatives were seen at strategic points in the capital to forestall any unforeseen occurrences.
The road leading to the Government House, the venue of the summit, was barricaded while security at the entrance gate has also been beefed up.
It was gathered that the persistent attacks on police assets and killings of policemen in the south-east and south-south, and kidnappings would be top on the agenda for the meeting.
Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr. Olise Ifeajika, said that almost all the governors are expected to arrive in the state today (Tuesdays).
He said, “Yes, we are happy to have them, the meeting will hold in the government house; after the meeting, decisions will be taken and the communiqué will be read.”
