 Now to Imu's state where its governor, Hope Uzadimah, on Saturday blamed the security crisis in the state to the opposition and criminal elements. They called for a renewed and collective effort by the people to end violence and other forms of criminality this year. In his New Year message, Uzadimah pledged that his administration would continue to work in concert with security agencies to ensure a safer Imu in 2022 and beyond. He also pledged that his administration will increase efforts to redress the infrastructural deficit it met on assumption of office.