Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, on Monday said that governors in the South West Zone would tackle the security challenges confronting the region.
Akeredolu gave the assurance in Akure during a visit to Chief Reuben Fasoranti, a leader of the Yoruba socio-cultural group, Afenifere, after the burial of his daughter, Mrs Olufunke Olakunri.
58-year-old Olakunri was shot dead by unknown gunmen on July 13 on the Benin-Ore expressway.
Speaking on behalf of other South West governors, Akeredolu, who admitted that the region was confronted with security challenges, expressed confidence that those responsible for the murder of Olakunrin would soon be arrested.
“It is a serious security challenge but we are prepared to face the challenge, don’t doubt it”, NAN quoted him as saying.
“Something drastic and urgent has to be done and we are determined to do it, there is no other way.
“This incident happened in Ondo State and I have responsibility of security of lives and properties in the state.
“We want to give our words to get to the roots of the incident and get those responsible.
“We are not resting on our oars and we are prepared to meet these challenges with everything we have,” he said.
