Ibarapa Security Mayhem : Ojoawo Implores Govt, Security Agencies, Stakeholders To Provide Lasting Solutions
Ex. House of Representatives member from Ibarapa, Hon. Gbenga Ayoade Ojoawo Iloko has called on Oyo state government, security agencies and stakeholders in Ibarapaland to in a matter of urgency provide a lasting solution to the security lapses and tension in Ibarapaland.
Hon. Ojoawo made this known through a released statement made available to journalists on Tuesday Morning, in Ibadan, said the zone might be far from modern development if an adequate security to lives and property is not guaranteed.
The ex lawmaker, who is an All Progressives Congress ( APC ) steward in the zone commended the Ibarapa stakeholders frantic efforts in tackling the security challenges in the area.
He also urged people living in Ibarapaland to be tolerant and embrace peace in the zone, so as to encourage the needed development in Ibarapaland.
The statement read,
“I appreciate the intervention of the security agencies, traditional rulers, religious leaders, youths, and students’ associations in the current situation of Ibarapa axis. It will be recalled that the zone has been facing series of insecurity challenges, ranging from kidnapping, killings, robbery, among other crimes against humanity.
” It is a known fact that it is only in a tranquil and peaceful environment that our communities can experience steadfast development. No one will come and invest in a place where the adequate security of lives and property is not guaranteed.”
“In few days, the Federal Science Technical College, Igangan will be writing its Supplementary qualifying examination for interested candidates. For instance, if there no peace in the community, parents will find it difficult to send their children to partake in the Examination for Admission.”
“To this end, we urge our current Political Office Holders to brace up to the current security challenges by dousing the current tensions as well as provide an enabling environment for her citizens.
Killings and kidnapping has been a cankerworm in the community at large and lives and property have been lost as a result of inadequate and ineffective government policies.”
“I urge citizens to live within the purview of the law with the sole aim to achieve community development. We should all embrace peace and tolerate one and other. Indigenes and security personnel should work in harmony to Combat and expose further Criminal incidence. Government should also wake up to the Primary responsibility of protecting lives and property While maintaning Law and order”
“All stakeholders in Ibarapa – the local Vigilante, religious leaders, pressure groups, and traditional rulers – should assist in fostering peace and harmony, not to mismanage humane socio-relations , care and love for one and other , Trust building and effective Security apparatus would Guarantee Sustainable peace in our Zone to Promote Social Economic Development.”
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