WE WON'T ALLOW CRIMINALS THRIVE IN ONDO

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Lucky Aiyedatiwa, Ondo State Governor, has expressed the commitment of his administration to further strengthen the security agencies in the state in a bid to tackle criminals effectively.

The governor added that his administration will continue to frequently provide security agencies with logistical support and will not hold back in its efforts to purge the state of crimes and criminal activity.

He stated this on Tuesday at the presentation of the instrument of appointment and staff of office to the Larogbo of Akotogbo, in Irele Local Government Area of the state, Oba Michael Akinfolarin, in Akotogbo community.

Represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Olayide Adelami, the governor emphasised that adequate security is paramount to the development of any community, declaring that his administration would ensure criminals had no way in the state.

He said, “Permit me to inform this gathering that the security of the inhabitants of this state is a top priority of our administration, and we shall continue to make concerted efforts to rid our communities of miscreants and other criminals in our dear state.

“There is no denying the fact that the state government has committed enormous resources to strengthening the Amotekun Corps in terms of equipment and human resources.

“This is in addition to funding other security agencies in the state through regular logistical support. This government cannot tolerate a situation where our citizens cannot conduct their daily businesses in a safe environment.”

Aiyedatiwa emphasized that the office should be used to fortify the ties of love and solidarity among their subjects and urged all traditional rulers in the state to always use traditional authority and powers with moderation and prudence.

Additionally, he pointed out that each community’s cohesiveness was a valuable resource that could be investigated for the socioeconomic advancement of those areas.

Aiyedatiwa congratulated the new king and the people of Akotogbo, but she also asked the other stool contenders to work together to expedite the town’s growth.

Oba Akinfolarin who expressed appreciation to the governor pledged to administer his people with utmost fairness and fear of God.

The Akotogbo stool became vacant, following the demise of late Oba Jolade Turoti, who passed away on May 20, 2009.