By Ayodele Oni
Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said traditional and local approach should be employed to tackle insecurity.
According to the Governor, crime is a local issue that should be addressed with a large dose of home-grown content.
He pointed out that Amotekun Security Corps initiative was a baby of necessity, conceived as a home-grown approach to solving the plethora of security challenges that have put the people on the edge.
Governor Akeredolu spoke on Tuesday in Akure, at the passing-out ceremony for the newly recruited Amotekun Corps officers.
The event was part of the activities marking the first 100 days of Governor Akeredolu’s second term.
The Governor also commissioned 20 new patrol vehicles to boost the operations of the state security network.
He unveiled the roadmap to internal and border security in Ondo state, assuring that the state shall become the safest and most secured in the country, if the strategies contained in the roadmap are religiously implemented.
Mr Akeredolu said Amotekun’s impact has been remarkable, adding that the security outfit has also given the people of the state hope in the management of security, despite that it came into being just a little over a year ago.
“It has further reinforced our long time view that State and community-based policing is the panacea to the country’s security challenges.
“Let me reassure the good people of Ondo State that our administration will leave no stone unturned as far as the implementation of our redeemed Agenda is concerned.
“The sixth goal of the Agenda which is “Maintenance of Law and Order for Adequate Security” is the reason why we are here today.
“I enjoin all the good people of Ondo State to lend your cooperation in terms of providing credible intelligence and financial support towards the success of this initiative.
“Today’s event is one of the milestones recorded by our administration in our attempt to redeem Ondo State from the shackles of poverty, disease, and underdevelopment.
“These cannot be achieved without a sense of safety and peace.”
Governor Akeredolu appreciated members of the State House of Assembly, for their tireless legislative support in making Amotekun a reality.
He also thanked the Traditional Rulers for their immense support and cooperation and the leadership of all the security agencies in the state for their cooperation in tackling security challenges.
