The Ogun State government has convened a strategic security meeting with Fulani leaders, security agencies, and other critical stakeholders as part of efforts to strengthen peace and prevent potential security threats across the state.
Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, AIG Olusola Subair, a retired Assistant Inspector General of Police (rtd), conveyed the meeting held in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital.
The meeting brought together security service chiefs, security consultants, representatives of local government chairmen, traditional Fulani leaders (Serikis), and representatives of the Miyetti-Allah group.
Subair, speaking at the meeting emphasized the importance of proactive engagement and collaboration between communities and security institutions in sustaining the state’s peaceful environment.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security pointed out that security is most effective when there is strong cooperation between government, security agencies, and community leaders. “Our responsibility is to remain vigilant and proactive. Security is most effective when communities and institutions work together. Ogun State will continue to strengthen collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure that peace and mutual trust remain the foundation of our coexistence”, he said.
The meeting equally provided a platform for open dialogue on ways to enhance cooperation between security agencies and community leaders across the state. The Fulani leaders present at the meeting reaffirmed their commitment to peaceful co-existence and pledged their support for efforts aimed at preventing criminal elements from infiltrating their communities.
The Chairman of Miyetti Allah in the South-West, Muhammad Kabir Labar, and the National Coordinator of the group, AbdulMumuni Ibrahim assured the state government of their readiness to cooperate fully with security agencies in maintaining peace.
The participants at the meeting however, agreed on measures aimed at strengthening vigilance and coordination across Ogun State, and these include enhanced security vigilance, deeper grassroots engagement, improved community cooperation, and sustained dialogue among stakeholders.
In the same vein, the government urged residents to support security efforts by reporting suspicious activities through available channels, including the Ogun State Police Command’s “Gateway Shield” mobile application and dedicated emergency lines.
