By Ayodele Oni
Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, said on Wednesday that the State Government relies more on soldiers to guard its borders with neighbouring states.
“We have some peculiar situations in the State, especially our borders with Edo and others. The Army has always been there to support us anytime there are kidnappings because the police alone cannot do the job.
“We will continue to encourage and support synergy of the military, police, civil defence and our own home grown security outfit, Amotekun Corps to enhance our security and protect our borders.”
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan said Aiyedatiwa stated this while playing host to Military personnel led by the General Officer, Commanding 2 Division, Nigerian Army, Ibadan, Major General Obinna Godwin Onuborgu, in his office, in Akure.
The Governor reiterated the commitment of his administration to the primary mandate of providing maximum security of lives and properties of the people in the State.
The Governor highlighted the efforts of his administration toward ensuring optimal security through the support of the conventional security agencies, including the Army.
He said: “Thank you for stopping over and we appreciate your men for providing security to the people. We have been enjoying that support from your men in Ondo State.”
The Governor also pleaded with the Military and other security agencies to ensure maximum security during the November 16 Governorship election in the State.
Speaking earlier, Major General Obinna Godwin Onuborgu said he took over the Division on March 13, covering seven States, including Kwara, Kogi, Edo, Osun, Oyo, Ekiti and Ondo.
“I am here to see my troop across the length and breadth of Ondo State, to encourage them and to access the security situation in the State. I have been well briefed by the Brigade Commander and other security agencies.”
Major General Onuborgu lauded Governor Aiyedatiwa for his support to the Army and other security agencies towards sustaining the status of Ondo as one of the most peaceful States in the country.
