By Funmi Ojo
Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has reassured residents of their safety amid rising banditry in neighbouring states, commending security agencies for their proactive measures.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Governor Adeleke said strategic security meetings have been ongoing over the past three weeks to prevent infiltration by criminal elements.
He praised the Commissioner of Police, the Director of the State Security Service (DSS), the Army Commander, the Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and other agencies for vigilance and preparedness.
The governor noted that national security leaders, including the Inspector General of Police, the DSS Director-General, the Chief of Defence Staff, and the NSCDC Commandant-General, have given special attention to Osun State.
He directed the Amotekun Security Service to collaborate closely with the police and other agencies, while urging residents to remain security-conscious and report suspicious activities.
“Security deployment is ongoing in strategic areas, and intelligence agencies maintain comprehensive oversight. We commend the DSS for arresting high-profile terrorists and dismantling their cells in Osun,” he added.
On local governance, Governor Adeleke said stakeholders await the Supreme Court’s ruling on the local government matter and insisted on remaining law-abiding.
Regarding judiciary challenges, he expressed optimism that internal matters will soon be resolved and stressed he will not interfere in judicial affairs.
Governor Adeleke reassured citizens that good governance continues uninterrupted, citing achievements in digital economy, economic empowerment, workers’ welfare, and infrastructure upgrades across the state.
Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle
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