Heads of security agencies in Osun State have been directed to arrest and prosecute hoodlums who may be used by politicians to disrupt elections in the state.
The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, gave the directive during his first Security Council meeting on Monday.
Adeleke, while addressing the security commanders stressed that any hoodlum who threatens the peace of the state should be arrested.
“I convened for this security meeting to review the state of security in Osun state and to strategise on how to further sustain the existing peace in our state. “Osun has been largely peaceful. I attribute this to good governance and tireless efforts of our security agencies,” he said.
“Democracy does not need violence. We are called upon to make our choice peacefully. Your ballot is your power. It is your opportunity to decide who governs your state and country. Violence is otherwise contrary to the spirit of democracy,” he added.
“I hereby direct security agencies to arrest and prosecute all identified thugs and criminals across the state. All hotspots should be thoroughly combed and agents of violence flushed out. Let the state be made safe for our people to peacefully exercise their voting rights,” he directed.
“I also call on all security agencies to ensure close cooperation and collaboration. Political campaigns are entering the most critical stages and we must sustain the peace and security we are currently enjoying.”
