Ondo council chair seeks monarchs’ support to fight insecurity

Akure North LG chairman, Johnson Ogunbolude, presenting a cheque to one of the elders. Photo: Peter Dada

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The Chairman of Akure North Local Government Area of Ondo State, Mr. Johnson Ogunbolude, has appealed to traditional rulers in the council area to support government efforts in combating insecurity, as he distributed official vehicles to the monarchs.

PUNCH Online had earlier reported that suspected armed men attacked four communities in Akure North months ago, killing more than 20 farmers.

The midnight attacks affected Pastor Camp, Sunday Village, Ademekun Camp, and Alajido Camp in the Ala-Elefosan area of the council.

Speaking on Friday at the vehicle distribution ceremony held in Ita Ogbolu, the council headquarters, Ogunbolude said, his administration remained committed to improving security and the welfare of residents.

He explained that providing vehicles for the monarchs would boost security surveillance in their domains.

“This gesture is part of our renewed push to strengthen community security and address past cases of herdsmen attacks. These official vehicles for traditional rulers will enhance surveillance, rapid response, and improve local intelligence gathering within the council area,” he said.

“This initiative aligns with strategic measures to support Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s drive to secure lives and property across Ondo State. Akure North, known for its vast farmlands and dispersed settlements, requires strengthened grassroots security.”

Ogunbolude emphasised that traditional rulers play a critical role in intelligence gathering, peacebuilding, and community vigilance.

According to him, the vehicles will improve monarchs’ mobility, enable closer monitoring of rural communities, and foster stronger collaboration with security agencies for prompt intervention.

The chairman also disclosed that the council would soon unveil additional security measures to further safeguard residents.

At the event, Ogunbolude distributed N20,000 each to 300 elderly women under the council’s Elderly Welfare Scheme.

“Each of the 300 beneficiaries will receive monthly stipends of N20,000. Today, they collected N60,000 as arrears for two months.

“Protecting vulnerable groups helps sustain community harmony and reduces socio-economic stress linked to insecurity,” he added.

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