Littoral Governor beefs up security for the holidays

The governor of the Littoral region has announced the creation of new gendarmerie posts in the Littoral region in the coming days to contain acts that could cause public disorder during this festive period.

Joseph BETI ASSOMO made the decision upon his return from the meeting of governors in Yaoundé. The Littoral strongman equally said security will be beefed up in the various neighborhoods and in gatherings like churches, public manifestations among others.

The Governor is reported to have given standing orders to the four Senior Divisional Officers in his area of command to be vigilant during this period and neutralize any act of vandalism.

In a security meeting held in his cabinet Monday December 22, 2014, Joseph BETI ASSOMO said the Littoral’s priority in 2015 will be the implementation of the roadmap for Mr Biya’s three years emergency development plan to be fully integrated and executed by respective personalities.

The plan estimated at 925 billion francs is aim at ameliorating areas such as road infrastructure, water and energy, urban development, the rehabilitation of the lighting system in the cities of Douala and Yaoundé, construction of 100 low cost houses in all regional headquarters in the country, health, agriculture and livestock.