- Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo convened a security stakeholders’ meeting at the Odo-Egiri Town Hall to address security concerns in the kingdom.
- The Aro of Odo-Egiri Kingdom proposed a community-wide house-to-house census to improve resident documentation and security monitoring.
- Stakeholders resolved to strengthen community policing through vigilance, tenant documentation, intelligence sharing and closer collaboration with security agencies.
The Aladepekun of Odo-Egiri Kingdom, His Royal Majesty Oba Musiliu Abiola Oliwo, has led a stakeholders’ security meeting aimed at strengthening community safety, improving intelligence gathering and fostering closer collaboration among residents in tackling security challenges across the kingdom.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the meeting, held at the Odo-Egiri Town Hall, brought together traditional chiefs, the Aro of Odo-Egiri Kingdom, landlords, Community Development Committees (CDCs), youth leaders, market representatives, security personnel and other stakeholders to deliberate on practical solutions for sustaining peace and protecting lives and property.
In his opening remarks, Oba Oliwo described security as a collective responsibility, urging residents to remain vigilant and support the efforts of security agencies through timely information sharing.
“No unnecessary movement should be allowed after 10 p.m. We must all work together to keep our community safe and peaceful,” the monarch said.
The royal father advised landlords to properly document their tenants and ensure that relevant records are available for verification whenever necessary. He also urged them to sensitise tenants on the security resolutions reached at the meeting.
Oba Oliwo further warned against suspicious late-night activities, directing that motorcycles and tricycles operating without genuine reasons after the stipulated time should be intercepted and reported to the appropriate authorities.
“If you observe any suspicious movement, report it immediately. We must never ignore little signs that could develop into bigger security threats,” he added.
Contributing to the discussion, the Aro of Odo-Egiri Kingdom recommended a comprehensive house-to-house census across the community to establish an accurate database of residents and improve security monitoring. He noted that proper documentation would make it easier to identify strangers, monitor new occupants and support security agencies in responding to emergencies.
Other stakeholders also made valuable contributions during the interactive session, calling for stronger collaboration between residents and security agencies, regular engagement with Community Development Committees, and increased parental responsibility in monitoring children’s activities and associations.
Participants also advocated the employment of trained community security personnel, proper screening of new tenants, prompt reporting of suspicious persons, periodic meetings with residents, and greater awareness of security measures at the grassroots level. They stressed that criminality should not be tolerated regardless of whether the offenders are indigenes or non-indigenes.
The meeting further resolved that every street and CDC should hold follow-up meetings with residents to communicate the resolutions reached, while community leaders were encouraged to maintain regular communication with the palace and relevant security agencies.
The stakeholders unanimously pledged their commitment to supporting the traditional institution in implementing the resolutions, expressing confidence that the collaborative approach would further enhance peace, unity and security in Odo-Egiri Kingdom.
