{
  "id": 2025242,
  "title": "Why we don’t interfere with security agencies in Abia — Otti",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/why-we-dont-interfere-with-security-agencies-in-abia-otti-2025242",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T22:24:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/why-we-dont-interfere-with-security-agencies-in-abia-otti/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Abia State Governor Alex Otti has clarified his administration's stance on not interfering with security agencies in the state. Speaking at a send-off ceremony for outgoing service commanders, Otti emphasized the importance of transparency and doing what is right. He stated, \"The reason we don’t interfere is that we have nothing to hide. And for us, what is right is right. If it is not right, it’s not right.\" Otti praised the commanders for their sacrifices, hard work, cooperation, and discipline in securing the state, acknowledging that security is one of the most challenging responsibilities. He expressed his gratitude to the outgoing commanders for their dedication and assured them that the relationships they built would remain cordial. The governor also offered employment opportunities to any of the commanders who wished to return to work for the state.",
  "summary": "Governor Alex Otti explains his administration’s non-interference policy with security agencies in Abia State, attributing improved Abia security to transp Read More: https://punchng.com/why-we-dont-interfere-with-security-agencies-in-abia-otti/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Why we don’t interfere with security agencies in Abia — Otti",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/why-we-dont-interfere-with-security-agencies-in-abia-otti",
        "published": "2026-08-19T21:44:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}