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GOV AIYEDATIWA SEEKS SYNERGY OF SECURITY AGENCIES IN PROTECTING BORDER COMMUNITIES IN ONDO STATE
Ondo State Governor, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has reiterated the commitment of his administration to the primary mandate of providing maximum security of lives and properties of the people in the State.
The Governor stated this while playing host to Military personnel led by the General Officer, Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Obinna Godwin Onuborgu, in his office, in Akure.
The Governor highlighted the efforts of his administration toward ensuring optimal security through the support of the conventional security agencies, including the Army.
He said: “Thank you for stopping over and we appreciate your men for providing security to the people. We have been enjoying that support from your men in Ondo State.
“We have some peculiar situations in the State, especially our borders with Edo and others. The Army has always been there to support us anytime there are kidnappings because the police alone cannot do the job.
“We will continue to encourage and support synergy of the military, police, civil defence and our own home grown security outfit, Amotekun Corps to enhance our security and protect our borders.”
The Governor also pleaded with the Military and other security agencies to ensure maximum security during the November 16 Governorship election in the State.
Speaking earlier, Major General Obinna Godwin Onuborgu said he took over the Division on March 13, covering 7 States, including Kwara, Kogi, Edo, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti and Ondo.
“I am here to see my troop across the length and breadth of Ondo State to encourage them and to access the security situation in the State. I have been well briefed by the Brigade Commander and other security agencies”, he said.
Major General Onuborgu lauded Governor Aiyedatiwa for his support to the Army and other security agencies towards sustaining the status of Ondo as one of the most peaceful States in the country.
Those present at the event included the Deputy Governor, Dr. Olayide Adelami; Secretary to the State Government, Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Prince Segun Omojuwa and Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Olukayode Ajulo, SAN.
Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan,
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
May 22, 2024.
An 18-seater bus travelling from Ebonyi State to Aba was yesterday involved in the crash.
Sadly, a baby kpai on the spot due to a severe head injury, while several other passengers were left in critical condition.
All victims have been rushed to the hospital for emergency medical attention
The Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support, L-PRES, Project has expressed concern over the growing public health risks posed by unhygienic slaughterhouses and inadequate meat inspection practices across Taraba State.
At least nine people, including a police officer, have been murdered in a series of attacks by suspected armed men on communities in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The attacks began last Friday and continued until Tuesday, hitting several villages such as Okwutanobe, Okpokpolo, Olegagbani, and Ikpele.
Residents say the attackers usually cross over from neighbouring Kogi State, carry out the attacks, and then flee back across the border.
A resident of Agatu, who gave his name as Odeny, told reporters that:
“The attacks started last Friday at Okwutanobe, where two people were killed. On Saturday they attacked Okpokpolo and killed one person.
“Yesterday, Monday, the armed herders invaded Olegagbani, where they killed one person. Today, Tuesday, the same armed herders attacked Ikpele, where they killed one police officer and four people.”
The Chairman of Agatu Local Government, James Melvin, confirmed the attacks and the number of casualties.
He said, “It’s true, I can confirm to you that four people were killed in Okwutanobe, Okpokpolo and Olegagbani, while five people, including a police officer, were killed in Ikpele today.”
Melvin believes the violence may be a form of revenge after recent complaints by the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) about stolen cattle in the area.
“We totally condemn these attacks, and I think it was a reprisal for their earlier report of cattle rustling in Agatu communities,” he said.
“We are appealing to them to give the government time to investigate the alleged rustling instead of taking the law into their own hands.”
The council boss praised the efforts of security personnel but pointed out that poor road conditions are making their work more difficult.
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