Indigenes and stakeholders in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State and its environs are worried about the security challenges facing their communities.
They have therefore decided to hold a security summit to find a lasting solution to the perennial crisis that has crippled the economic activities in their area.
The maiden Owo Security Summit, themed “Securing Owo and its environs: Strategies for community safety and resilience,” will take place on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Prof. Abubakar Rasheed Auditorium of Achievers University in Owo, starting from 9 am.
According to a press statement signed by the Publicity Secretary of the Owo Security Summit Committee, Mr. Olatunbosun Oladimeji,
the event will have the Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Lucky Ayedatiwa, and his Deputy, Dr. Olayide Owolabi Adelami, in attendance, while Justice Adesuyi Olateru-Olagbegi (retired) will chair the summit.
The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegeshin Ogunoye III, will lead the royal fathers in attendance, while the Chairman of Owo Local Government Area, Tope Omolayo will be the Chief Host.
Pastor Olugbenga Olumolawa is slated to chair the summit, while Prof Taiwo Adenegan will anchor it.
“The summit aims to create awareness and consciousness about community security, reduce crime rates, and improve trust and cooperation between law enforcement agents and the people.
“The committee also seeks to establish a Security Trust Fund to support security initiatives and sustain security projects in Owo Local Government Area and its environs, ” Oladimeji said.
“Sadly, bandits have sent a new notification letter to Saint Francis Catholic Church Owo, threatening to attack the church again soon.
“This comes on the heels of the devastating Owo Catholic Church massacre in 2022 and recent kidnapping incidents that have severely impacted the socio-economic life of the people, ” he added.
