A charge has gone to Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp, Ogun Central Command to further strengthen their security networks across length and breath of the council area.
The Executive Chairman, Obafemi Owode Local Government, Amb. Adesina 'Lanre Ogunsola, FCPA made the charge while receiving Ogun Central 4 Area Commander ACC Sanwoolu Adebowale, in his office.
He said as a measure to enhance collaboration in maintaining peace, safety of lives and properties, the maximum co-operation is required between the people and security agencies which according to the training and technicality of your command is to maintain peace and order in a civil manner.
The Council boss further stressed that, as the Chief Security Officer of the Council, he is ready to collaborate with NSCDC and all other Security Agencies Operating within the Council Area to foster peace, security and safety of lives and property across wards, villages and towns by providing necessary logistic support in order to curb the menace of cattle herdsmen, banditry, kidnapping,ritualist,cultism and other vices.
"The safety and security of our community is my top priority, as we are committed to work closely with Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp in ensuring a secured environment for all residents and indigenes of Obafemi Owode Local Government at large", said Ogunsola.
The Chairman called their attention to some black points on the activity of some cattle herdsmen at Eriti village in Oba area coupled with the recent kidnapped of the wife of retired AIG at Arepo, and commended Nigerian police force for their swift actions and rescue accordingly.
He also appreciated the Chief Security Officer of Ogun State Prince Dapo Abiodun CON in his proactive stand to make sure Ogun State is peaceful and Conducive to live.
ACC Sanwoolu Adebowale, Ogun Central 4 Commander briefed the Council boss on the initiatives and strategies for addressing emerging security challenges, as the corps is ready to partner with local government in securing the environment and wellbeing of the people.
He used the occasion to solicits for more cooperation from the people and provide cogent information that will lead to the arrest of any unlawful people.
The Commandant expressed his appreciation to the Chairman for warm reception bestowed on them and prayed for successful tenure.