ONDO STATE SAFE FOR INVESTORS POLICE DEPARTMENT ALLAYS PUBLIC FEAR.

Amudipe Opeyemi Marcus
TCC NEWS
Ondo State which has been highly noted for its peaceful atmosphere and all embracing citizens has been rocked with series of insecurity reports with the recent incident which resulted to the killing of Pa Fasonranti's daughter, Mrs Olufunke Olakunrin


This trend has created a great deal of panic and worries for the people of Ondo State who are worrisome of the fact that it's peace loving state is about to be hijacked by unscrupulous individuals who has made the region their hub of criminal activities.


Allaying the fears of the public regarding this social issue, the Ondo State Police Public Relations officer Mr Femi Joseph in an interview with Princess Eigbokan Orih for The Campaign Concourse (TCC)revealed that the issue of insecurity is not peculiar to Ondo State, but a national phenomenon, which is been dealt with holistically, from the federal, down to the state level.


He said that, "For us in Ondo State, until just recently when we recorded the issue of the gruesome murder of Mrs Olakunrin, Ondo state could be described as relatively peaceful, when we compare the statistics of crime and criminality, with other states. And this has been because of the synergy and the robust relationship the command is having with stakeholders."


Mr Joseph explained that the state government is actively working with the police department in curbing these worrisome trends in the state. He revealed that upon the assumption of office of the new commissioner of police, he interacted with all the stakeholders, beginning from the traditional rulers, the Driver’s union, the motorcyclists, the student’s union bodies and all other stakeholders with the view of putting an abrupt end to this menace.


He further disclosed that this synergy is already yeilding positive response as the police department are already arresting the perpetrators of this disastrous acts.


According to him, " Not quite long ago we recorded a massive arrest of kidnappers, who usually operated from Ibillo in Edo state. About 8 of them confessed, we also arrested people whose stock in trade was to waylay bank customers, as soon as you get your money from the bank, they trail you to your destination. We were able to smash that syndicate."


He also added, "The interesting thing about these criminals is that they are not from this state. Some of these people I just mentioned are from Bayelsa state, some from the east, but luckily for us we were able to smash them. The recent attack, very reprehensive, very unfortunate, we are doing our work to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice."


However Mr. Femi Joseph urged the good people of Ondo State to remain calm and continue to trust and support the police in its bid to executing it's duties. He said that people in recent times have been commending the police department for its prompt response to their calls, he referred to the communal clash on Araromi Obu which the timely intervention of the police department successful restored peace and order to the community after series of negotiations and dialogue between the warring communities.


Responding to the unfortunate incident that led to the death of Pa Fasonranti's daughter, Mrs Olufunke Olakunrin Mr Femi Joseph said that the police department is currently working assiduously on unmasking the perpetrator of the gruesome act. He added that, " Our officers are invading those forests where we are getting information are haven for criminals, we are invading them, anybody there who we suspect, we have to subject such person to what I describe as Third degree interrogation, if he or she is not able to provide ample or convincing explanation, why he or she is there, then he or she will still need a lot to answer."


Furthermore Mr Femi Joseph revealed that the police department has increased its manpower in its bid to ensure that the Benin Ore Expressway is safe for road users. He also added that the public should be free in reporting any strange activities around them to the nearest police station as the state commissioner of police have directed all law enforcement agencies to make their contact numbers opened to the general public.


The good work of the state governor as made evident in the various developmental project and initiatives been witnessed in the state is as a result of the peaceful atmosphere of the state and the strong commitment of the state government to ensure that the state is a safe haven for its populace and all interested investors in the state.


Mr Femi Joseph urged the good people of Ondo State to go about their daily activities without fear as the state government, the police department and other law enforcement agencies are ever committed to keeping the state safe for all to live in, thrive succeed.

Amudipe Opeyemi Marcus
TCC News

Where is safe in Nigeria.?? eh??