We’ll forestall repeat of Owo attack in Yorubaland —  Southwest Amotekun Commanders

By Akintunde Jacobs, Akure

Commanders of the Southwest Security Network codenamed Amotekun Corps, have assured the people of the region that it would synergise towards ensuring that the Owo attack does not occur again in any part of Yorubaland.

Ondo State Commander and Chairman of the Corps, Adetunji Adeleye who spoke on behalf of his co-commanders on Thursday at the palace of Olowo of Owo when they paid a courtesy visit to him, however, appealed to residents to be vigilant.

According to him, security was a business of all and it should not be limited to Law Enforcement Agencies alone.

Adeleye said, “We are also here to express our condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the attack and we pray that Almighty God grant their souls eternal rest.

“We feel very sad about this attack, because these ‘animals’ invaded this ever peaceful town and massacred defenceless worshippers. It is a sad moment for us.

“To Ondo State people, we want to reassure them that the executives of all the western states are determined to continue to ensure your security of lives and property is guaranteed.

“We want you all to be rest assured that even the federal government and all the security agencies are not leaving any stone unturned in apprehending the perpetrators of this dastardly act and ensuring that we prevent a repeat of it.”

They, however, thanked governments of the region for their immense contributions and support towards ensuring that the Corps respond swiftly and checkmate criminal activities.

Responding, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, commended the Amotekun commanders for effectively securing the Southwest region.

Ogunoye, however, appealed to the Federal Government on the need to transform the Amotekun Corps to State Police so as to effectively combat crimes and criminality in the region.