In response to growing worries about insecurity in the nation, the Ondo State Police Command has started a strategic evaluation of its formations along the state’s border villages.
It claimed that its response complied with Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s order, which required police commissioners across the country to guarantee the safety of schools, vital assets, all government property, and police facilities.
Adobowale Lawal, the commissioner of Ondo State Police, took his team on a “comprehensive assessment tour” of the state’s key facilities on Saturday.
The commissioner examined the current security measures throughout the exercise and emphasized the necessity of ongoing development to ensure everyone’s safety and well-being.
He pointed out that the state governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, was helping the authorities take steps to improve the welfare of the employees working at the facilities in order to increase their efficacy.
The Force’s facilities and formations in and around the Akoko region of Ondo State are the police facilities that were visited.
Mr. Lawal spoke with officers and management staff during the inspections, evaluated the local security architecture, and praised the staff for their commitment and expertise.
In order to increase operational effectiveness and guarantee the ongoing protection of people and property, he also promised to upgrade the current security systems.
All tactical units, Area Commands, and Divisional Police Headquarters covering the aforementioned locations have been instructed to perform routine supervision inspections and submit comprehensive situational reports to the Command, according to Police PPRO Olayinka Ayanlade.
He stated, “This proactive measure is intended to sustain vigilance, strengthen coordination, and ensure the early detection of emerging security concerns.”
The commissioner also went to the Eti Ose hamlet at the Ondo-Edo border to examine ongoing security measures.
In addition, he praised the policemen and troops on duty for their tenacity and assured them of his steadfast support for their efforts to protect the state.
Following the recent attack by bandits of Christ Apostolic Church, Oke-Igan, Eruku in the Ekiti Local Government Area of Kwara State, tensions have been high in Ondo State and its surrounding areas.
According to reports, the bandits kidnapped roughly 35 people and are now seeking N100 million in ransom for each victim.
The tempo of instability, which has already been exacerbated by kidnappings in the region, has also increased due to rumors of bandit infiltration in southern Nigeria.
