By HABEEBAT AJAYI
Elders’ Consultative Forum Ogun state chapter has appealed to the citizens towards embracing peace amidst the current insecurity happenings in the State.
This statement was made known through a press release signed by the forum’s chairman prince Bola Ajibola, urged the state govenor prince Dapo Abiodun to hasten the establishment of Amotekun security outfit in order to collaborate with other security Agencies to proffer solution to the myriad of security challenges facing the state.
He said,”we beg the State Government to establish Amotekun Security outfit which will work in collaboration with all other security Agencies, saying it will go along way to reduce crime and curb the nefarious activities of the unrepentant Fulani herdsmen”.
” who have continued to destroyed farm lands, farm produce , as well as kidnapping of innocent people of Ogun State, most especially in the Yewa and Ijebu axist. The outfit will also bring those that are perpetrating the evil act to Justice”.
Adding that, residents of Yewa and Ijebu with other boarder areas of the State facing Fulani herdsmen crises should not relent in their effort in following due process and continuous dialogue at all times.
He said” They should avoid taking laws into their hands and be assured that the present administration in the State led by Prince Dapo Abiodun , will continue to work tirelessly to sustain the existing peace being enjoyed by all and Sundry in the State”.
The Forum however, commended the prompt inter interventions and effort of the government and well-meaning people on every issue that are affecting the general well- being of the society at ensuring the security of life and property by the government.
Also noted that like every society, there will always be differences , but the people must accept their differences with respect, love as members of the same family.
