By Shola Baraye, Abuja
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has called for collaboration between the police and the traditional institutions in Ogun State towards achieving peace and security.
Egbetokun stated this while on a working visit to the state on Wednesday during which he engaged in constructive discussions with traditional rulers, emphasizing the importance of synergy between the police and traditional institutions.
The traditional rulers he met includes the Akarigbo of Remo Land, His Royal Majesty, Oba Adewale Ajayi, the Awujale of Ijebuland, His Royal Majesty, Oba Sikiru Adetona, and other traditional rulers in the state.
Traditional rulers in attendance expressed their commitment to supporting law enforcement efforts and fostering partnerships aimed at enhancing safety and security.
The Akarigbo of Remo Land, Oba Adewale Ajayi, pledged to construct student hostels for the Police Secondary School in Batoro, Sagamu. Additionally, he called for increased police presence in Sagamu to further enhance security in the area.
The IGP who welcomed these initiatives and assured the traditional ruler of the Nigeria Police Force’s support in realizing these projects.
Similarly, the Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, highlighted the need for support and logistics in Ijebu land and other communities in Ogun State to strengthen security infrastructure and improve law enforcement capabilities.
To this, Egbetokun assured that the Force will provide the necessary support and resources to address security challenges in the area.
Furthermore, the IGP visited his hometown Ilaro, and paid courtesy visits to the traditional rulers most especially the Olu of Ilaro and Paramount ruler of Yewaland, Oba Dr Kehinde Olugbenle, and the obas in Erinja and Ilobi communities in Yewa South, where he urged continuous support for the Police from the traditional institutions in the communities.
He also pronounced the establishment of a Police Mobile Force base in the Ogun West Senatorial District to subdue the influx of criminals and bandits into Ogun state and Nigeria by extension via the borders in those areas.
