Following the recent incessant kidnappings cases in the six South-West states, a plan by the Inspector General of Police, Adamu Muhammed to deploy Anti-Kidnapping Special Squad to the region to rid off these bandits is now at the top gear.
This was revealed on Wednesday, by the Deputy Inspector General (DIG)Police in Charge of Operations, Abdulmajid Ali, while on a courtesy visit to the Governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN at the Governor’s office in Akure, the State Capital.
Akeredolu was represented by the Deputy Governor, Hon. Agboola Ajayi.
Ali, accompanied by the Assistant Inspector General (AIG) in charge of zone 11, Leye Oyebade and the State Commissioner of Police, Undie Adie, said the squad members are currently undergoing training in Abuja and will soon be dispatched to Ondo State and other south-west states to curb crimes.
The DIG commiserated with the state government over the killing of Mrs Funke Olakunori, the daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa. Reuben Fasoranti, saying the Nigerian police is keen on making the country safe for every Nigerian.
According to him” I am sent by the Inspector General of Police not only to Ondo State but to other south-west states to see the security architecture on the ground and as well as to see how to redesign the security apparatus
“I decided to start with Ondo before I go to Ekiti and Osun because Ondo being one of the focus states of recent, I believe we need to sit down with my officers here and see how we can merge ahead.
“I want to let you know that the Inspector of General of Police is mindful of what has been happening particularly along the road as well as some of these miscreants disturbing the peace of the people.
“I also want you to know that security is one of the first pillars of any government in doing any service to the people. If security is not provided, there won’t be peace in that area and the governor too will find it difficult to operate.
“We are aware of our responsibility. The Inspector-General has put in place a very strong team that is on training now and in the next two weeks, they will be out and Ondo and other south-west states have been the place of focus.
“We are deploying them here to take charge of security and to work with our men on the ground. I can assure you that the place will definitely have a chance because when the members of the Special Squad are around. I want to assure you that peace will reign again in Ondo state and other south-west states.
The Deputy Governor, Agboola Ajayi, who responded on behalf of the Governor said he was worried on the recent insecurity in the State and the other South-West States, saying Ondo state was not known to be a dumping ground for crime.
He particularly charged the Police to arrest killers of Mrs Funke Olakunori, saying that is a debt that must be paid by the Nigerian Police.
Ajayi noted that it is high time the police embraced digital policing fully to curb kidnapping and other violent crimes in the country.
He added “the police must also engage the community. This is very important. Even if you have 200,000 policemen in a community, you need the corporation of the people in that community for you to be able to carry out your job effectively”
He said the police must map out a strategy to secure the boundaries and other flashpoints in the state.
The Deputy Governor assured the visitors that the State government would give necessary supports that would enable the security men to chase criminals out of the state.
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