A member of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Mr Ololade Gbegudu, has called on Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to set up a security trust fund to further strengthen the state’s security.
Gbegudu, who represents Okitipupa Constituency II in the Assembly, while speaking at the plenary session of the House on Thursday, moved a motion for a vote of confidence to be passed on the Ondo State Security Network Agency, also known as Amotekun.
This was contained in a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Ayo Ademeso, on Friday.
The lawmaker who condemned the recent attacks by suspected herdsmen, which resulted in the killing of two farmers in Uba Akoko in Akoko South-West Local Government Area of the state, said there was a need for other security agencies in the state to collaborate with the Amotekun in its efforts to reduce the crimes in the state
He said, ” I want to enjoin the Nigeria Army, Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and other security agencies to collaborate with the Amotekun Corps and intensify efforts by re-introducing the joint patrol of all security agencies to prevent such incidents in the future.
“I also appeal to Mr Governor (Aiyedatiwa) to, as a matter of urgency, set up the board for the security trust fund and enforce necessary deductions as stated in the law.”
He also commended the governor for his efforts in combating crimes and all forms of insecurity in the state, especially the recent distribution of 25 Hilux vehicles to all security agencies operating in the state.
Gbegudu called for increased empowerment of the Amotekun Corps and other sister security agencies operating in the state, lauding the Speaker of the Assembly, Mr Olamide Oladiji, and other lawmakers for their support for the corps. (PUNCH)
