Considering the increasing level of insecurity, the Ondo Police Commissioner, Olugbenga Adeyanju Friday, warned criminal-minded elements in the state to relocate.
He particularly urged youth in Igbotako, Okitipupa local government area to desist from their criminal acts or face prosecution.
At a one-day security summit held at Igbotako, Okitipupa local government, Mr Adeyanju solicited the support of residents in tackling the security in the community.
The Summit was convened by the Igbotako Community Development Council (ICDC) to proffer solutions to the increasing security threats in the community.
The CP, who described the series of criminal activities being perpetrated by youths in the area as disturbing, added that the command was battle ready to fortify the community and the whole state.
He said, “I was so touched and moved when leaders led by Chief Paddy Arikawe and four others in this community came to my office about two weeks ago and reeled out the criminal activities in Igbotako and I told them I will be at the summit today to address the community.
“I want to warn our youth in Igbotako and other neighbouring towns that our command is battle ready to deal with anyone found to be involved in all these criminal acts.
“The Kabiyesi has given me the name of some groups in the community, such as Ojota boys, Idi Aba boys, Lions Junction and other tips that I will not mention but I want to assure everyone that you will begin to see results of our intervention in Igbotako any moment from now”.
The Convener of the Summit and leader of the community, Chief Paddy Arikawe who commended the commissioner of Police for attending the event, said all cases of kidnapping, armed robbery and cultism in the community were disturbing.
He said: “We can’t hide our problems in this community any longer because we have miscreants and irresponsible elements among our youths and we want the command to come and save us . The Community will join hands with you CP to get rid of criminals in our town.”
Prominent sons and daughters of the town were in attendance including,Maj.Gen. Olu Bajowa(rtd), Chief S.O Akinnurun, Dr Falolu Adeyekun,Mr Ola Iwaeni ,Mr Tunde Olamoju,and Dr Segun Ayodele, among others.
The traditional rulers at the summit were the Rebuja of Osooro, Oba Gbadebo Bajowa; Oniju of Iju-Odo, Oba Festus Olumoyegun and other traditional rulers in neighboring towns and villages.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Charge of Operations, Ajani Musbau, the Police Spokesman, Femi Joseph, and Divisional Police Office (DPO) Igbotako, Abayomi Fidelis were also in attendance.
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