*Direct Amotekun to hold joint security meeting
James Sowole in Akure
The Governor of Ondo State and Chairman of South West Governors Forum, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, said the governors of the zone, have directed commanders of the zonal Security Network, Amotekun, to convoke a joint security meeting.
Akeredolu said the convocation of the joint meeting became neccessary, so that they could discuss how to embark on joint patrol.
The governor stated this in a statement he personnaly signed in reaction to attack by bandits on Igangan Community in Ibarapa, Oyo State.
During the attack, not less than 20 persons, were reportedly killed, while houses including the palace of the Igangan traditional ruler and a petrol station, were razed.
Akeredolu’ said “This cowardly onslaught on a peaceful community has occasioned loss of lives and property on a large scale. It is horrendous, callous, and highly provocative. All well-meaning Nigerians must condemn, in the strongest term possible, this latest assault on decency and communal harmony.
“While we will encourage the security agencies to get to the root of this latest act of provocation, we have directed the Commanders of the South West Security Network, Amotekun, to convoke a joint security meeting of all Commanders in the South West with a view to commencing joint operations in the region immediately.
“We must reiterate the fact that certain elements are bent on causing friction among the peoples of this country with the sole aim of achieving a pernicious end. They will stop at nothing until their set goal is realized. It is, therefore, incumbent on all lovers of peace and freedom to rise against this current regression into savagery.
“We on our part are resolved to defend our people, their property, and all legitimate means of livelihood against both internal and external aggression.
“On this, there will be no compromise. We call on our people to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement in their communities. In addition, they must be united in the task of defending our lives and properties. We cannot afford to fail.”
