Ibarapa East Council Boss, Obalowo Vows To Combat Robbery, Insecurity, Warn Against Spread of Fake News

The Council Chairman, Ibarapa East Local Government Area of Oyo State, Hon. Gbenga Obalowo has vowed to combat the incessant robbery, house burgling, insecurity and threat to lives of the people in the council area.

Obalowo who spoke at a stakeholder meeting with the security chiefs warned the robbers, perpetrators and their informants to desist from operations within the communities of the local government and Ibarapa zone at large.

The Executive Chairman disclosed this on Friday while feeding our correspondent after the meeting.

Obalowo applauded Eruwa Council of Elders, security operatives, management, staffs and students of Adeseun Ogundoyin Polytechnic, Eruwa, local hunters, Eruwa Youth Movement for their reservations and perseverance amidst the security threats and challenges.

The Council Chairman reiterated his preparedness to provide adequate security in all areas of the local government.

He said, “Arm robbers have made some parts of Eruwa unfriendly recently, but I assure you that we shall not witness that kind of threat and insecurity anymore. Eruwa is known for the relative peaceful atmosphere, we promise to reinstate the peace.

“We will intensify efforts to provide adequate security and order, we will bring an end to the persisting robbery, so that our people will sleep with their two eyes closed.

“Let’s stop the spread of fake and unverified news during this time to avoid unnecessary fear in the people. Most of us that are users of social media should stop posting updates that are not verified or unreal.

“The stakeholders has met and decided on necessary way forwards, am not here to disclose the measures to be taken, but when these measures are effected, we will all see the results.

“Our security men have been trying recently, some of the culprits have been nabbed and undergoing investigations, we are hopeful that everybody involved in the robbery attacks will be brought to book” he added.
   

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