By Dupson Collins, September, 2022

The Chairman of the Ondo State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (OSOPADEC), Prince Sam Erejuwa has presented two Patrol Vehicles and three Motorcycles to the chairmen of Ilaje and Ese-Odo Local Governments as part of the commission support in the fight against crimes.

The presentation was done during the Commissioning of the reconstructed office complex by Governor Akeredolu at the OSOPADEC Headquarters in Oba-Ile Akure.

Prince Erejuwa said the need to strengthen security architecture of the OSOPADEC mandate areas necessitated the presentation of the patrol vehicles and Motorcycles to the council chairmen.

His words:“The welfare of our people is very paramount to us as a commission; with the high level of insecurity in the country, we can’t but support our amiable governor who prioritizes security of lives and property of the citizens of the state”.

“We are determined to do everything possible to secure the lives and property of the people in OSOPADEC mandate areas. With the patrol vehicles and Motorcycles, it will go a long way in helping the security agencies and Amotekun Security Network in security our people”.

Meanwhile, decrying the precarious security situation in the country, Governor Akeredolu vowed that he will continue to take the bull by the horn to protect the people of the state.

He said: “Most of the people and even some of my colleagues didn’t really understand my position on the oil pipeline surveillance contract. I have no issue with the Federal Government awarding surveillance contract to anybody. It is Federal Government’s money. They can use it anyhow they want.

“Here, we are spending our money on Amotekun. And what I said in my statement titled “Who Actually Needs Weapon” was that the Federal Government should allow Amotekun carry sophisticated weapon like those whom they awarded pipelines surveillance contract.

“If you can allow individuals to carry heavy arms to protect pipelines, why won’t you allow Amotekun to carry sophisticated weapon to protect the people. The oil facilities are not important than the lives of the people,” He said.

Governor Akeredolu, who disclosed that some arrests have been made in connection to the abduction of some burial guests in Ifon over the weekend, said the victims who have been released are scared to come and identify their abductors.

The Governor appreciated all security agencies in the state including Amotekun for the great work they did in securing the victims’ release.