By Richard Akintade, Osogbo
In continuation of his familiarization visits, the new Osun State Commandant of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sunday Agboola, has paid a visit to the palace of Owa Obokun of Ijesha land, Oba Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran.
He, thereafter, proceeded to the palace of Elegboro of Ijebu-Jesa, Oba Oluwafemi Agunsoye Abikehin Ekun Agunsoye II also to the palace of Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, Oba Akeem Olusayo Ogungbangbe, Ajagbusi Ekun VI and the palace of Alapomu of Apomu, Oba Kayode Afolabi.
Speaking on the purpose of his visit in a press statement made available to journalists in Osogbo by the Command’s Acting Public Relations Officer, ASCII Adeleke Kehinde, Commandant Agboola stated that traditional rulers have vital roles to play in the fight against insecurity bedeviling the country, as they are in the best position to enlighten their subjects on the need to always provide actionable intelligence to security agencies in their communities.
Commandant Agboola said the visit became imperative considering the crucial roles traditional rulers play in tackling crime and criminality in their different communities.
The Osun NSCDC boss said: “The Corps has enjoyed a robust relationship with traditional rulers and we are ready to work extra hard to bring insecurity to the barest minimum in Osun State.”
According to Commandant Agboola, “Security personnel need information on suspicious movement in your community, as this will help nip crime in the bud.”
He also stated that the prayers of the Royal Fathers would enable him succeed in his new assignment in Osun State.
In their respective responses, the traditional rulers said they were delighted to have the State Commandant of the NSCDC in their respective palaces, saying the entire communities have been discharging their duties with every sense of professionalism.
The royal fathers also disclosed that they were aware of the needs of the Corps in terms of logistics, and promised to contribute their quota, in order to effectively fight insecurity in Ijesha land.
The traditional rulers, who also made it known that they would continue the existing relationship they have with the Corps; assured the state Commandant that their communities would always provide actionable intelligence to help stamp out crime and criminality in the state.
Thereafter, they showered royal blessings on the Commandant and members of his entourage, for a successful tenure of office.
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