Sagamu Local Government has reviewed the security situation across the council area at an expanded Peace and Security Meeting attended by representatives of security agencies, traditional institutions, religious bodies, youth organisations and other stakeholders.

The meeting, held at the Conference Room within the Office of the Executive Chairman, was presided over by the Vice Chairman, Comrade Isiaka Salami, who represented the Executive Chairman, Ogbeni Jubril Olasile Odulate (AFO), who was unavoidably absent.

Those in attendance included the Local Government HOLGA, Mrs Temitope Ejide; DGSA, SLG; representatives of various security agencies; the Chairman of the Security Committee, Remo Traditional Council; the Elepe of Epe, represented by Oba Musiliu O. Soile; the Radanuwa of Idado; as well as representatives of religious and youth organisations.

The meeting reviewed developments across various jurisdictions within the Local Government and examined security challenges peculiar to each area.

Participants noted that no serious security incident had been recorded during the period under review, while concerns raised at the previous meeting had been addressed.

The stakeholders also stressed the need for increased vigilance among security agencies, community leaders, residents and other stakeholders, urging members of the public to promptly report suspicious activities or situations that could threaten public safety to the appropriate security agencies.

The meeting adopted the message, “See something, say something,” as a reminder of the importance of community participation in maintaining security.

Participants further called for stronger collaboration and improved information sharing among security agencies. It was agreed that relevant contact details would be shared among the agencies, while a WhatsApp group would be created to facilitate faster communication and the exchange of security information.

The representative of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) also informed the meeting that a Counselling, Treatment and Rehabilitation (CTR) Centre is now available in Sagamu to provide counselling, treatment and rehabilitation services for persons affected by drug use and abuse.

Speaking at the meeting, the Vice Chairman appreciated the NDLEA and other security agencies for their efforts and round the clock service towards safeguarding lives and property across the Local Government.

He acknowledged the important role played by the various security agencies and urged them to sustain their collaboration in addressing security concerns within their respective jurisdictions.

Traffic management also formed part of the discussions, with particular attention given to the enforcement of one way traffic regulations to improve compliance and promote safer movement within the Local Government.

The Vice Chairman emphasised that maintaining peace and security requires collective responsibility, urging stakeholders to remain vigilant, share relevant information promptly and continue working together.

He assured that Sagamu Local Government would continue to support collaboration among security agencies, traditional institutions, community stakeholders and other relevant bodies towards sustaining peace and security across the council area.