Security

Akeredolu Receives New Commander Of Owena Cantonment

By Web News 1765

Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has pledged his continual support for the 32 Artillery Brigade, Owena Cantonment in Akure with a view to combating crime in Ondo State.

Governor Akeredolu made the pledge while receiving the newly posted Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Raymond Utsaha in his office.

The governor commended Nigerian Army for the immense contributions to the security of the state.

Governor Akeredolu, however, encouraged the new Brigade Commander to cooperate with all sister security agencies to further nip crime in the bud.

Earlier, the former Brigade Commander, 32 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Zakare Abubakar, who recognized the state government’s support to the military especially on the care for widows of the fallen heroes sought similar cooperation for his successor, Brigadier General Raymond Utsaha.

Brigadier General Abubakar attributed his transfer to the expiration of his two-year tenure in Owena Cantonment.

Olorunferanmi Odofin

Religion

Military need to be better equipped to succeed – Gov. Akeredolu

By Web News 591

Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has called for better equipment for the military to succeed in the fight against terrorism, banditry and other crimes in the country.

Governor Akeredolu gave the advice at the commemoration of the 2021 Armed Forces and Remembrance Day celebration, held at St. Benedict Military Catholic Church, Owena Cantonment Nigerian Army, Ondo Road, Akure.

The governor also recommended multi-level policing system to secure the country, noting that the issue of state policing had become more necessary than ever.

Mr Akeredolu however lauded the military’s counter-terrorism efforts aimed at ridding the country and the state of criminal elements particularly the kidnappers.

The governor who requested for synergy among security agencies, also implored Nigerians to pray and empathise with the widows and dependents of the fallen heroes.

In a remark, the Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Zakare Abubakar appreciated the commitment of Ondo State government to the 32 Artillery Brigade, soldiers, widows and dependents of the fallen heroes.

Olorunferanmi Odofin