Osun Speaker Calls for Security Beef-Up in Oriade LG

The Speaker Osun State House of Assembly, Mr. Timothy Owoeye has called for security beef-up in some areas in Oriade Local Government of Osun State.

The Speaker made the call during Plenary after the member representing Oriade state Constituency, Mr. Desmond Ojo raised the issue of Kidnapping, banditry and robbery under Matter of Public Importance.

Mr. Owoeye said security must be increased at Iwaraja(d-m-m-r), Oke-Ana (d-d-d-d), Esa-oke and Ilesha-Akure expressway to end criminal activities of bandits.

He urged the Police and Amotekun Security to take proactive steps to ensure the security of the state is not undermined.

Speaking under Matter of Public Importance, Lawmaker representing Oriade, Mr. Desmond Ojo had pointed out that the activities of Kidnappers and Bandits have been on the increase with many cases reported.

The House later dissolved to Committee of the Whole for consideration of the Osun HIV/AIDS Antidiscrimination Bill 2021.

Funmi Adekoya