The Governor of Osun State, Ademola Adeleke, asked citizens on Sunday to immediately report any suspicious movements or individuals in their communities or neighborhoods to security officials.
The governor’s statements came after reports of a meeting held by the Department of State Services with the leadership of the Osun Muslim Community and the Christian Association of Nigeria in the state.
At the conference, the leaders of the two religious groups were informed of intelligence pointing to a terrorist plan to mobilize in Southwest states and cause havoc as part of a conspiracy to cause voter indifference in the 2027 elections.
Adeleke, in a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, urged the public to contact security authorities if they spotted an increase of odd faces, particularly across border communities.
“We must provide the police and other security agencies with intelligence reports on noticeable threats in our communities. As we are aware of alleged plots to attack our places of worship, we must become extra vigilant. Report anything unusual without any delay.
“I commend the Department of State Service (DSS) for taking proactive measures to counter the threats. I charge other security agencies to review the situation and develop an action plan to strengthen the security of lives and properties.
“I will soon convene the State Security Council meeting to assess the situation and the workability of our response plans. As residents of this state, we must collaborate with the security agencies through information sharing,” Adeleke said.
He also warned citizens to be aware of the persons they welcome in towns around the state and urged, “Our royal fathers to also host their traditional council meetings on this development.” We must nip in the bud the evil plans of enemies of public peace.
“Our administration is committed to post-election peace-building, and we must tighten state security to foil any attempt by terrorists and bandits to disrupt public peace,” Adeleke was quoted as saying in the statement.
