Secure Correctional Homes In Ondo, Gov Akeredolu Charges Police

By Ayodele Oni

Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has urged the State Command of the Nigeria Police to take adequate measures to secure Correctional Homes in the State.

This became very compelling in view of the disturbing trend of incessant attacks on Correctional Homes in some States that border Ondo State.

The Governor’s advice was contained in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Richard Olabode in Akure on Wednesday.

“This latest variant of insecurity calls for concern, especially as contiguous States like Kogi and Ekiti as well as Oyo have suffered similar ordeal in what appears to be well-coordinated breaches aimed at achieving a common goal: setting free crime suspects, particularly those with gang identities.

“In Ondo State, there are several of such suspects standing trial in respect of cases of alleged murder, kidnapping, rape and destruction of farmlands.

“The most celebrated of such suspects are those standing trial in the murder of Funke Olakunrin, daughter of our Elderstatesman, Pa Ruben Fasonranti.

“While the Southwest Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun has demonstrated considerable capacity in tackling insecurity, it is pertinent that the Nigeria Police authority, especially the State Command, deploys more men to secure Correctional Homes in the State.”

The statement advised residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious movement around their respective environments.

Ondo state houses three major correctional centres located in Akure, Owo and Okitipupa.

Only just last Saturday, gunmen invaded correctional centre in  Abolongo, Oyo State during which a substantial number of inmates, including high class inmates being linked with alleged Banditry escaped.

The minister of the interior, Rauf Aregbesola has promised that those behind the bombing would be unveiled, while escapee inmates would be Rearrested.