Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has reacted profoundly to the recent kidnapping incidents in nearby Oyo State that has also stirred reactions from different parts of the country.
Gunmen have on Friday, left a trail of fear and anguish after they invaded Baptist Nursery and Primary School, Yawota and Community High School, Ahoro-Esinele, Orire Local Government Area, abducting pupils, students, teachers and a vice Principal.
They had killed a primary school head teacher and a motorcyclist.
Following this, the Osun State governor has directed immediate revitalisation of the Safe School Initiative to help in checkmating security breaches in the state.
In a statement by his spokesperson Mr Olawale Rasheed, Adeleke described the move as a precautionary measure, aimed at preventing any possible spillover of school kidnapping incidents into Osun.
The governor further directed immediate strengthening of intelligence gathering around schools located in border communities and remote parts of the state.
“The Osun Amotekun Corps has been instructed to deepen collaboration with non-governmental peace and security organisations currently supporting security operations in schools across the state.
” I assured parents and school authorities of the safety of pupils and students across the state .
” The special adviser on security matters has been instructed to work with service commanders and relevant agencies on the implementation of the new security measures,” Adeleke said .
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He added that his administration had resolved to secure pupils in the school system in the state.
The governor stated that more necessary steps were being considered to improve security in schools, especially in rural areas.
“The existing safe school plan would be strengthened.
“The Commissioner for Education, Dipo Eluwole and the security adviser must immediately meet, to firm up the revitalisation plan,” Governor Ademola Adeleke ordered.
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