A monarch in Ikenne local government area of Ogun State, Oba James Obafemi has donated a security post to vigilante group, Amotekun as part of his bid to enhance security in the area.
While commissioning the security post, Oguun governor, Dapo Abiodun, charged traditional rulers and philanthropists in the State to join efforts with government towards enhancing the performance of security agencies and aid prompt response to distress calls.
Governor Abiodun who was represented by the Permanent Secretary, Bureau of Cabinet and Special Services, Mr. Iskeel Olanrewaju Saka said the new Amotekun security outpost would strengthen the corps presence in the community, especially along the Ogere-Interchange corridor of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway and would aid prompt response to security challenges.
He noted that security is the responsibility of everyone, noted the collaborative efforts of security agencies in the State and pledged the State government’s continuous support to enhance their operations.
Further in his speech, the governor appreciated the monarch for his philanthropic gesture towards the Amotekun Corps, stating that the edifice will enhance their performance and ensure speedy response to crime-related issues, as it would further serve as a limitation for negatively inspired and criminally inclined motives, particularly in these times when the country is facing its toughest security challenge.
“Fighting insecurity cannot be left to the State government only, it requires collaboration and support from all and sundry, especially private sector, to ensure that insecurity is brought to the barest minimum in our communities. It is on that premise that the Governor has prioritized security and such effort has brought the State to the limelight, making it the most relatively peaceful State in the country”
