INCESSANT KIDNAPPING: OGHA SEEKS INTER- AGENCIES COLLABORATION FOR IMPROVED SECURITY 

Concerned by the rising spate of insecurity occasioned by recurring cases of kidnapping in some parts of the State, the Ogun State House of Assembly has tasked the various heads of security formations in the State to strengthen their operations by  collaborating with local security networks including vigilante service, so safe corps and other stakeholders on security.

The Assembly Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo threw the challenge, while responding to the separate submissions of the members representing Odeda, Ogun Waterside, Remo North and Ijebu North State Constituencies, Honourables Oludaisi Elemide, Adekunle, Kolawole Awolaja and Segun Kaka, who spoke under Personal Explanation on the various security  challenges being experienced by the constituents at a plenary session held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

Oluomo added that it had become imperative for the security agencies to consider an effective review of its operations, with a sustained collaboration with local security who, according to him, possessed a better knowledge of the territorial architecture of the communities where the crimes were being committed.

He stated that there was need to evolve more collaborative strategies at tackling local crimes and criminalities, including kidnapping and land-grabbing with a view to ensuring effective security networks in protecting lives and property of all the residents in the State.

The Speaker equally challenged the new State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alamutu to live to his promise of curbing the excesses of land grabbers across the State, noting that the 10th Assembly under his leadership would consider a review of some sections of the Anti-Kidnapping and Land Grabbing Law, 2016 for more effectiveness.

Calling on the leadership of the 10th National Assembly to re-consider the creation of State Police/community policing, Speaker Olumo stated that the creation of such would empower the local residents to easily provide the necessary security intelligence to assist the police towards securing lives and property of the people in the State.

Earlier, Honourables Oludaisi Elemide, Lawal Adekunle, Awolaja Kolawole and Segun Kaka had decried the incessant cases of kidnapping in some parts of their constituencies, including Olodo portion of Obantoko/Ibadan Road in Odeda, riverine communities in Ogun Waterside and Saapade/Fidiwo/Ogunmakin; appealing to the Security agencies to rise up to the task of securing the lives of the people in their respective communities.

Meanwhile, the presentation of the State lawmakers’ inaugural speech continues today as a member representing Abeokuta South 1 State Constituency, Hon. Lukmon Atobatele presented his speech with a call for implementation of qualitative education through empowerments for teachers and equipping students for easy learning, especially the development of Infrastructure in schools to create a more conducive atmosphere for teaching and learning.

He listed other areas of interest he would pursue vigorously to include canvassing for more infrastructural development in his constituency, youth empowerments, promotion of entrepreneurship and job creation, while advocating for a more united collaboration among all arms of government to ensure improved service to the people of the State.

RAIDING OF SHOPS: OGUN ASSEMBLY CAUTIONS NIGERIA CUSTOMS ON STANDARD RULE OF ENGAGEMENT

The Speaker of the Ogun State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo has again enjoined the State Command of the Nigeria Customs Service to abide by the standard rule of engagement in the discharge of their official duties and avoid any act capable of leading to loss of lives and property of innocent residents, especially at border communities in the State.

The Speaker made the call in response to the submission of a member representing Ipokia/Idiroko State Constituency, Hon. Bisi Oyedele who lamented the unprofessional operations of some customs officials who had conducted an illegal raid on the business premises of some residents in the guise of confiscation of petroleum product purchased from the filling Station in neighbouring communities for domestic use.

Hon. Oyedele lamented that the directive of Federal Government on the embargo placed on the sales of petroleum products within 20km to the border, which had led the residents of border communities resulting to buying the product in kegs for personal use which was now subjected to raiding by customs

Also at the plenary, the Obas and Chiefs’ (Amendment) Law, 2023 scaled first reading following the reading of its long title by the Clerk and Head of Legislative Service, Mr.Deji Adeyemo before the State lawmakers.

OGHA SCREENS ABIODUN’S NOMINEE FOR JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION ON THURSDAY, CONSTITUTES SELECTION C’MTEE

Ogun State House of Assembly has acknowledged the receipt of a correspondence from the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun requesting for the approval of the nomination of Mrs. Oyinkansola Adebimpe Cole as a member of the Judicial Service Commission, following the resignation of a former member of the Commission.

Oluomo, who read the Governor’s letter while presiding over the plenary held at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta requested the nominee to appear for a screening on Thursday, 20th July, 2023 at the Conference Room at the Assembly Complex, Oke-Mosan.

Oluomo added that the nominee was expected to submit thirty (30) copies each of her Curriculum Vitae and photocopies of credentials to the Office of the Clerk/Head of Legislative Service, prior to her appearance before the State lawmakers.

In another development, Speaker Oluomo announced the composition of the Assembly’s Standing Committee for the smooth operation of its legislative duties.

The composition of the Committee according to the Speaker, who would also be the Chairman, are the Deputy Speaker, Hon. Bolanle Ajayi, Majority Leader Yusuf Sherif, the Chief Whip,  Olanrewaju Bakare,

Minority Leader Lekan Adeleye,

representatives of the three Senatorial Districts including Honourables Jemili Akingbade (Ogun West), Yusuf Amosun (Ogun Central) and Segun Adesanya (Ogun East).

Earlier, the member representing Abeokuta North State Constituency, Babatunde Tella, presented a petition from 20 Community Development Associations against the planned demolition of over 5,000 buildings on alleged encroachment on military landed property of Division 32, Alamala Barracks, just as his Odogbolu colleague, Lukman Adeleye presented another by the Alaye-in-council of Odogbolu on the activities of land grabbers which could result into security breach and eventual loss of lives and properties.

Responding, Speaker Oluomo assured that necessary stakeholders would be engaged towards addressing the demands of the petitioners.