As part efforts geared towards reducing criminal activities to a bearable minimal in our society , Federal government has been urged to giving room for the grassroots policing.
Akogun Aderunji Adeleye, Commander of the ondo state security network agency code named AMOTEKUN, has advised the president Bola Tinubu to create more avenue for the creation of the community policing.
Adeleye,who is also the Special Adviser to the governor on security matters gave the charge on Wednesday in Akure, the ondo state capital, during an interactive session with the Online media professionals in the state on possible ways of moving the country forward security -wise
” community policing will surely assist in arresting the activities of the men of the under world since the locals know the nooks & crannies of the community than the hoodlums “
” I sincerely believe that, with the support of the locals, the activities of robbers & kidnappers will be curtailed , he said
Adeleye,as well, the Commander of all AMOTEKUN commanders in the entire southwest therefore pleaded with well meaning Nigerians to take the issue of security seriously and join hands with President Bola Tinubu in taking the country to an enviable end.
“I also want to appeal to all Nigerians to take the issue of security very serious, so as to make the nation a pride of place “
“Moreno, kudos should be given to governor Akeredolu for his commitment towards the creation of AMOTEKUN “
However, the association chairman, Hakeem Adebumiti appreciated the commandant for his brilliant contributions in securing the state from the hoodlums
The Association Vice Chairman, Joseph Adesuyan, during the vote of thanks, applauded the commandant for his willingness in curbing the activities of criminals across the state.
The Association through its secretary, Temitope Adedeji thanked the commandant and promised that the men of the pen profession will continue to assist the corps in her efforts gearing towards achieving the desired goal.
