Hon Segun Dokun Odebunmi, Chairman House of Reps Committee on Information, National Orientiation, Ethics and Value has described collaboration between Nigerian Police and the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) in protecting Yorubaland as a development that will yield positive results.
The Federal lawmaker representing Surulere /Ogo Oluwa Fededal Constituency at the National Assembly however tasked the leadership of the OPC to put necessary machinery in place to ensure smooth operation and success of the agenda.
Hon Odebunmi while speaking as a special guest at the National Coordinating Council of the OPC held in Ogbomoso said “The Inspector General’s pronouncement is a statement that OPC is a credible organization that is fighting for the interest of Yorubaland”, he added.
He said security is about information and networking, “the OPC members reside in the society, with their involvement now, they will be able to embark on thorough surveillance and activities in their area which will help them and the police special squad on banditry in discovery and arresting culprits.
Hon Odebumi stressed further that “The south west governors should also ensure prompt provision of logistics and other necessary support for the team.
He, however, commended the Governors and the Inspector General of police for deeming it fit to organise a security summit and coming out with a concrete resolution that will chase out criminals from the region.
The Federal lawmaker equally appealed to members of the OPC not to embark on jungle justice but hand over anybody found guilty of criminal offence to the appropriate authority.
In a similar development, the National Coordinator of OPC, Aare Gani Adams said OPC members should renew their charms and be ready to work with police in combing the forests and fish out criminals in the region .
He expressed optimism that OPC will co-operate with other organization as a team to restore safety of lives and properties to Yorubaland
He commended Hon Odebunmi for his commitment to his constituency and Ogbomosoland.
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