Dare Babalola
The Osun State Security Council has convened to evaluate existing security threats in the state and formulate fresh measures for safeguarding residents against internal and external dangers.
The Osun State Security Council has convened to evaluate existing security threats in the state and formulate fresh measures for safeguarding residents against internal and external dangers.
The meeting, led by Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi and attended by all security service commanders, concentrated on bolstering existing security frameworks to block bandit infiltration and clamp down on increasing local crimes.
Adewusi, who conveyed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s commendation to the security heads, expressed confidence that the updated strategies would further enhance safety across the state.
Residents were called on to enhance collaboration with security agencies by furnishing timely tips and reporting any suspicious activities.
A statement issued Wednesday by Governor Adeleke’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, noted the governor’s concern over a surge in politically-driven violence in some Osun State areas, especially Ijeshaland.
He directed the Commissioner of Police to take decisive action against political killings, condemning recent incidents in Ilesa and calling on political actors to avoid thuggery and bloodshed.
“If truly our goal is to serve the people, we must focus on the ballot and respect the free choices of our citizens,” the governor was quoted saying, urging security operatives to stabilise affected areas and prevent further attacks.
In a related move, the state government has finalized arrangements to launch mobile courts operated by eight magistrates under a joint executive-judiciary initiative. These courts will process overnight criminal cases, remand hearings, and other proceedings to ease detention facility congestion.
The move followed a request from the governor’s legal adviser, Nurudeen Kareem, to the Chief Judge of Osun State, highlighting the need to prevent human rights abuses and reduce the security risks posed by overcrowded holding cells, especially during the ongoing judicial workers’ strike.
The Chief Judge has approved the proposal, and the mobile courts were expected to begin operations soon.
