Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma has assured residents that his administration would work to install lasting peace in the state.
Uzodimma gave the assurance, while inaugurating the State Council of Traditional Rulers, on Thursday at the Government House, in Owerri, the state capital.
He enjoined the royal fathers to partner with the state government to flush out criminals in their communities.
The Governor, who blamed politicians for the security challenges, urged traditional rulers to be courageous in exposing them.