He revealed that in the last traditional rulers council meeting in Asaba, monarchs in the State extensively discussed the level of insecurity in the country and also resolved that in their next meeting, the vexed issue would top their agenda, adding that; “And we pray that President Muhammadu Buhari and all the Service Chiefs will live up to their responsibilities”.
“Just three days ago, I had a meeting with my council of chiefs at the palace and we questioned the suitability of the National Security Adviser and Minister of Defense because the office of the National Security Adviser is to collate all necessary information from the various military establishments, the various security establishments and so if that is being done as expected, then why these frequent attacks, why these unwarranted and unprovoked killings taking place in the Northern region, Kaduna State, Niger State and Zamfara State.
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The women in a peaceful protest yesterday, displayed various placards with inscriptions such as, Igbide community condemn ‘Pipeline vandalization/bunkering activities’, ‘Enough is Enough, We cannot continue with this anymore’, ‘Stop the air pollution’, ‘Stop the shooting’, ‘Make the environment safe for all’ amongst others, the women vow to shut down oil exploration at the expiration of the ultimatum issued by the community leadership.
He said; ‘ The Command wishes to state that there is no curfew declared in Okpanam community and as a matter of fact, Okpanam community is calm and two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident that led to the death of three Policemen in the early hours of Sunday, July 24, 2022 and that the Command is closing up on the other members of the gang.
Oghotomo, who narrated his ordeal to journalists, said the suspected assassins or kidnappers blocked his way along the old Oguname-Ophorigbala-Ovwor Road at about 9:15pm of the said day.
After assessing the security situation and arrangements, he then paid a courtesy visit to HRM Obi Dr. Emmanuel O. Efeizomor II (JP) the OBI of Owa-oyibu and the Dein of Agbor HRM Benjamin Ikenchuku (Keagborekuzi I). During the courtesy, issues bothering on the kidnapping trend within their Kingdoms were discussed and solutions were proffered. HRM Obi Dr. Emmanuel O. Efeizomor noted that the Government and the Police should support and empower the local vigilantes as the Police cannot be everywhere at the same time. He also noted that series of meetings are ongoing with a view to fishing out the moles in the Community that is conspiring with these hoodlums.
In a statement signed by Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, read; “The extension is sequel to the resolution of the Southwest Governors’ Forum to observe a 3-day mourning period, starting from Monday, 13th June to Wednesday, 15th June, 2022 across all the Southwest states”.
A total of one hundred and thirty (130) officers were promoted to their next rank, among those promoted are the Area Commander Ogwashi-Uku, ACP Obiozo Cyril Uche, promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police, and Area Commander Burutu, ACP Adepegba Kolawole Adetoye also promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police.
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