By The Osun State Government has given the green light for a new Joint Security Task Force, a direct response to recent intelligence warnings about planned attacks on the state, and says it is ready to fund whatever logistics the force needs to get moving quickly.
According to the statement released by the Honourable Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Oluomo Kolapo Alimi, the government approved the task force to sharpen how security agencies respond to and stay alert for threats to lives and property across Osun. Officials confirmed the state is prepared to provide the necessary logistics to strengthen protection for residents statewide.
The move came out of a State Security Council meeting convened by Governor Ademola Adeleke and chaired by Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, with the newly appointed Commissioner of Police attending in person alongside other security commanders.
Opening proceedings, Deputy Governor Adewusi passed along the governor’s appreciation to the service commanders, commending their resolve during recent security challenges and urging them not to ease up in the face of fresh threats.
He was joined at the meeting by Attorney General Wole Jimi-Bada, Head of Service Ayanleye Aina, and the Governor’s Special Adviser on Security, Samuel Ojo. Adewusi told the assembled commanders that the governor remains committed to further equipping security agencies to protect the state, while also calling on traditional rulers to keep up their oversight of local security within their domains.
Council Moves to Calm Public Fears
Much of the hours-long session was devoted to reassuring residents, with the Council stressing that Osun remains safe and secure despite the recent alerts. Even so, members urged residents to stay especially vigilant around churches, mosques and schools, and asked stakeholders managing such premises to tighten security measures on their own end.
The Council also called on the public to share timely intelligence with security agencies, framing early information as key to heading off any attacks by suspected terrorists or bandits before they happen. In turn, the Nigeria Police and other security agencies were directed to remain on 24-hour red alert to keep the threats in check.
Justice System Coordination
Beyond the operational response, the meeting produced a commitment from the Ministry of Justice, the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services to work together to ensure that any suspects arrested are properly investigated and prosecuted without unnecessary delay.
The session closed on a note of recognition for the state’s new Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Zungura, who was praised for the policing reforms he has introduced since taking office and for showing up to the security meeting himself.
