Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola on Thursday promised more security so that the state can continue to retain its status as one of the most peaceful in the country.
According to a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Adeniyi Adesina, Oyetola spoke during the launch of Operation “Puff Adder” by the State Command of the Nigeria Police Force in Osogbo.
He said: “Since development and progress of any state can be measured by the security of such society, hence the need for the support given to security agencies by the state government.”
Oyetola said his government had demonstrated a high sense of commitment to maintaining and sustaining the tempo of the relative peace being enjoyed in the state.
He pledged his government’s continued support and collaboration with the security agencies to eliminate all forms of crime and criminality in the state.
Oyetola commended the Acting Inspector General of Police, Muhammed Adamu, for the initiative, saying the scheme would further help to nip in the bud all forms of security challenges confronting the state and the nation at large.
He said: “We are committing resources to advance the security architecture of the state, having realised that peace is condition precedent to inviting investors and development partners to the state.
“I thank the Osun Police Command for the invitation to be a part of the new initiative to combat crimes in the nation and in the state.
“I also commend the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Mohammed A. Adamu, for initiating Operation Puff Adder as a response to the serial crimes in the nation.
“I equally appreciate the Osun Police Command for its contributions to the profile of State of Osun as one of the safest and most secured states in Nigeria.
“There is no doubt that insecurity remains an impediment to development and progress of any society, hence the need for us as a government to key into the things that will enhance the security of lives and property of the citizenry since assumption of office.
“So, I appeal to the people of the state to cooperate with the Police to achieve the objective of Operation Puff Adder by providing relevant information just as I appeal to policemen deployed in the operation to observe the universal rule of engagement in the discharge of their assignment.
“I pledge the support and cooperation of government to the successful implementation of Operation Puff Adder and other security operations.”
