The Ogun State Government said it has put measures in place to end security challenges in the state, following the reported bandits’ invasion of the South-West.

The Special Adviser to Governor Dapo Abiodun on Media and Strategy, Kayode Akinmade, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Friday.

According to Mr Akinmade, the state government is in firm control of its security architecture through robust collaboration among security agencies and local security apparatus.

He explained that part of the strategy to secure farmlands was the heavy deployment of armed security guards at the local level and constant security patrols to protect farmers in their farms.

He also noted that the present security arrangements in the state were evident in the peaceful atmosphere experienced in the nooks and crannies of the state during the festive period.

He said, “The recent reported influx of bandits into the South-West coincided with the recent security meeting of the heads of security agencies in the state. After a careful review of the state of security in the state, the agencies resolved to double their efforts to sustain the unprecedented peace and tranquillity the state has been enjoying. The state is leaving no room for destabilising infiltration of bandits from any part of the country. Our security agencies have, therefore, revitalised their winning formula and strategies, including visible presence in every nook and cranny of the state, patrols, manning of key and vulnerable points.’’

The governor’s aide also acknowledged the current synergy between Ogun and Oyo states in sharing intelligence, with regards to movements and operations of suspected bandits within the axis.

He stated, “All ethnic groups, the Yoruba, Hausa, Igbo, Fulani, Edo, Igala, Urhobo, Ebira, and others are united by a common goal to jointly fight whoever comes to disturb the peaceful environment in Ogun.”

The statement reiterated the government’s warning to deal with anybody who procured or provided accommodation for any bandit from any ethnic extraction to operate in the state.

“Such a person will face the wrath of the law,” it added.

 (NAN)