By Kanu Samuel
The Ondo State Government has expressed deep concern over the reported attack on Igbosi Community in Idogun, Ose Local Government Area, and the abduction of a nine-year-old boy during the incident.
The government, while calling for calm among residents, assured the public that security agencies had taken swift action and were fully engaged in efforts to restore normalcy and secure the release of the child.
According to a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Hon. Idowu Ajanaku, a coordinated security response was activated immediately the government received reports of the attack.
Ajanaku said personnel of the Ondo State Security Network Agency, codenamed Amotekun Corps, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the military had been mobilised and had commenced intensive combing operations in the community, surrounding forests and other strategic locations within and outside the area.
He stated that the security situation was being closely monitored and professionally managed by the relevant agencies, adding that security measures had already been strengthened in the affected axis.
The commissioner noted that intelligence gathering and search operations were ongoing to ensure that those responsible for the attack were apprehended and brought to justice.
“The Ondo State Government wishes to assure residents that the security situation is being closely monitored and professionally managed by relevant agencies,” the statement said.
The government urged residents of Ose Local Government Area and neighbouring communities to remain calm, vigilant and cooperative with security personnel. It also encouraged members of the public to provide useful information through established security channels to support ongoing operations.
Ajanaku reiterated the commitment of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa’s administration to the protection of lives and property across the state, expressing confidence that the joint security operation would yield positive results.
The government also commended the swift response of the security agencies involved and advised residents against spreading unverified information capable of causing panic.
It urged citizens to remain security conscious and report suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities, stressing the importance of collective efforts in maintaining peace and security across Ondo State.
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