Stakeholders in Okun land have advocated a well-funded community policing to address the current security challenges in the Yoruba speaking part of Kogi State.
This is contained in a Communique issued at the end of a Security Summit organised by Okun Development Association (ODA) held at Lisa Palmer Hotel on Friday at Kabba.
READ THE COMMUNIQUE BELOW
1. That a well-funded community policing structure is a panacea for addressing security challenges in Okunland.
2. That Security is every body’s business; therefore, sharing credible information with security operatives by the people is important.
3. That the adoption of technology-driven security operations is essential for success. Well-endowed Okun compatriots to need to render support in this regard.
4. That proper profiling of settlers in Okun communities by our traditional rulers and community leaders must be carried out to prevent infiltration by criminal elements
5. That the existing procedures in the sale of land and property must be strictly adopted and where such procedures have not been followed such sales should be voided and revoked.
6. That there should be discretion in the use of social media on security matters by our people.
7. That there is a need for co-ordinated synergy in the operations of security operatives in Okunland.
8. That job creation, economic empowerment and social interventions are essential in reducing criminal activities, vulnerability of our youths and collaborations with criminal elements.
9. That the establishment of community-based Security Trust Fund in Okunland is important.
9 That there must be security audit in all Okun communities to identify gaps and bridge such gaps.
10. That there is a need for proper incentives, motivation and moral boosting for Okun vigilante groups and hunters.
11. That sustainable support system for victims of security breaches in Okun land should be put in place.
12. That there should be proper support for Okun traditional rulers from government and well-meaning individuals in securing their domain and traditional security measures should not be jettisoned by the communities.
E-Signed:
1. Chief J.O. Yusuf – Chairman
2. Hon. Soji Olu
3. Pastor Dayo Thomas
4. Araba Rufus Aiyenigba – Secretary
