Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has urged Chairmen of the 18 Local Government Councils to set up vigilantes in their Council Areas to enhance security at the grassroot level.
The Governor added that the Ondo State Securtiy Network Agency otherwise known as Amotekun Corp would assist in the training of the Vigilante for effective security of their respective domain.
Governor Akeredolu spoke while playing host to the Chairmen who paid him a condolence visit over last Sunday attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo.
“We have a challenge, so sit down among yourselves and work out how to have Local Government Vigilante in your area just like we now have Amotekun in the state
“There is nothing stopping you from using all you can to secure your areas”.
Governor Akeredolu assured the people of the state that his administration would remain undeterred and unwavering in its resolve to fight for justice and equity.
Akeredolu described the Owo attack as a tragic incident beyond any sense of decency and a serious assault on humanity.
“You can’t fathom what this mindless terrorists did in that church. It’s not possible for you to imagine it until you are able to get there !
“To make matters worse if you have opportunity of visiting the hospital facilities where a couple of victims who are being treated, you cannot but weep”
Meanwhile, Ondo State Government has opened an account to receive further donations from well meaning individuals and corporate bodies who may wish to assist the victims of the terrorist attack in Owo.
ACCOUNT NAME- ODSG- OWO TERRORIST ATTACK RELIEF FUND.
ACCOUNT NO -1401203148
BANK: PROVIDUS BANK
