Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has convened the State Security Council to review and implement enhanced security measures aimed at protecting lives and property from both local and external threats.
The development was disclosed on Wednesday by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, in a statement made available to Naija News.
The meeting, presided over by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, brought together all service commanders and resulted in far-reaching decisions to further shield the state from banditry and domestic criminal activities. Adewusi conveyed Governor Adeleke’s commendation to the service chiefs and expressed optimism that the ongoing security plan would reinforce safety for Osun residents.
Officials urged the public to collaborate with security agencies by reporting suspicious activities and sharing critical information to aid state protection efforts.
Governor Adeleke also warned against rising political violence in parts of the state, particularly directing the Commissioner of Police to clamp down on killings in Ijeshaland. He called on politicians to respect the electorate’s will and avoid violence, condemning recent attacks in Ilesa.
“If truly our goal is to serve the people, we must focus on the ballot and ensure the free exercise of electoral choices. I urge the Commissioner of Police to secure the affected areas and stop further killings,” the governor said.
In a related development, the state government has finalized plans to establish mobile courts consisting of eight magistrates.
The initiative, a partnership between the executive and judicial branches, will address overnight criminal activities, handle preliminary remand proceedings, and decongest detention facilities.
The process began with a letter from the governor’s legal adviser, Nurudeen Kareem Esq., to the Chief Judge of Osun State, proposing the mobile courts to ease overcrowding in law enforcement detention centers.
Governor Adeleke emphasized that the move is intended to safeguard human rights, reduce security risks linked to congested cells, and maintain basic criminal justice procedures, even as efforts continue to resolve the ongoing judicial workers’ strike.
