The Chairman of Akure North Local Government, Hon. Ogunbolode Johnson, has convened an emergency security meeting with traditional rulers in the area as part of renewed efforts to address growing insecurity and enhance protection of lives and property.
The meeting, held on Tuesday, brought together monarchs from across the local government to review the prevailing security situation and deliberate on proactive measures to strengthen safety in their respective communities.
Hon. Ogunbolode reassured the royal fathers of his administration’s commitment to reinforcing the security architecture in Akure North, emphasising that community policing remains a strategic and sustainable solution to tackling persistent security challenges.
He added that his administration has been at the forefront of combating insecurity, citing constant engagement with stakeholders and the recent donation of official vehicles to traditional rulers to enhance their mobility, improve intelligence gathering, and enable them to effectively monitor activities within their domains.
He noted that the gesture was aimed at strengthening collaboration between traditional institutions and security agencies to deepening community policing.
The Chairman stressed that involving community members in policing would boost local intelligence and ensure quicker response to security threats.
Ogunbolode stress further that all hands are on deck to prevent a recurrence of killings such as the murder of the traditional ruler of Agamo Community, Oba Kehinde Falodun.
In their responses, the monarchs pledged their full cooperation and support for the initiative. They also expressed readiness to mobilise credible indigenes who can be trained and recruited as community security personnel.
The royal fathers emphasised that community-driven security remains critical to curbing criminal activities and ensuring lasting peace in Akure North.
The meeting is part of ongoing efforts by the Ogunbolode administration to promote a safer environment and foster stronger synergy between government, traditional institutions, and security agencies.
