In order to curb the operations of kidnappers and other criminal elements within Ondo state, the state government over the weekend has approved the setting up of military and para-military stations in the Northern Senatorial Districts of the state where most of the crimes are committed.
According to the government, the move is aimed aimed at controlling the influx of criminals into the state from neighbouring states.
Climax News Hub had earlier reported that some community leaders in Ose local government area of Ondo state had staged a protest to the state capital and called on the government to establish security posts to curb high level of insecurity in their communities.
The military and para-military stations are situated at Imoru, in Ose local government area of the state.
The state Commander of the Ondo State Security Network popularly known as Amotekun, Adetunji Adeleye revealed that the moves were made to protect the lives and properties of people in the state.
He said “The move would curtail the activities of criminals as well as kidnappers who reside outside the state
“The criminals usually come through rivers to perpetrate crime and run back, that is why the government had approved that the station be situated in Imoru and has become operational.
‘’We have put in place, military and paramilitary operations around the forestry area to checkmate the activities of kidnappers and other criminals.
Adeleye called on local authorities to desist from giving out lands to individuals whose backgrounds they cannot verify as doing so has helped heightened insecurity in the state over the years.
He said “We want to enjoin the Chiefs and the Olus to desist from allocating lands to faceless kidnappers and herders.
“The government has concluded arrangements to ensure that they are registered before they can be accommodated.
“So, at the moment, we have commenced military and paramilitary operations around all border towns identified as black spots.”
