Amid an alarm by the Department of State Services (DSS) over an imminent terror attack on some local communities in Ondo State, the Police Command has convened a high-powered security meeting with stakeholders as part of its strategy to forestall any security breach.

Speaking at the meeting on Wednesday in Ikare and Iwaro Akoko, the Commissioner of Police, CP Adebowale Lawal, said there was a need to prevent any breakdown of law and order in line with the proactive policing strategies of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun.

Lawal explained that the meeting, which had in attendance traditional rulers, senior police officers, leaders of the Fulani and Igbo communities, representatives of the NURTW, Okada Riders Association, Farmers? Association, the Nigeria Forest Security Service (NFSS), Vigilante and Hunters Associations, and the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) led by its State Chairman, Ambassador Gabriel Ariyo, was aimed at consolidating existing security partnerships and fostering greater collaboration between the police and members of the public.

He lauded the stakeholders for their cooperation and commended the officers and men of the two Area Commands for their dedication and sacrifices in ensuring the safety of residents.

The Ondo police boss reiterated the command?s determination to deepen community policing and sustain proactive engagement with all stakeholders.

?The interactive session is to strengthen mutual trust and understanding between the police and the community,? he said.

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Lawal reaffirmed the command remains committed to the IGP?s vision of proactive, intelligence-driven, and citizen-focused policing that guarantees lasting peace and security across Ondo State.

He also commended Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for his continuous support to the command in maintaining peace and order.

Demonstrating his accessibility and leadership by example, the CP shared his contact number with attendees, urging them to reach out directly with credible information to support police operations.

Representatives of the farmers assured the command of timely and accurate information to aid operations while traditional rulers highlighted the importance of border communities adjoining Ekiti and Kogi states in curbing cross-border threats.

Leaders of the Hausa-Fulani and Igbo communities, alongside other socio-economic groups, lauded the CP for his fairness, inclusivity, and people-oriented policing approach.

They reaffirmed commitment to information sharing and joint vigilance to protect lives and property. (The Nation)

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