Following a visit by traditional leaders from the South West region led by the Oni of Ife, Oba AdeyeyeOgunwusito President MuhammaduBuhari at the State House yesterday, 31st July 2019, Government plans to deploy drones and CCTV cameras to curb the scourge of insecurity in the zone.
At the end of the meeting, the Oni of Ife disclosed to newsmen that, there is an arrangement to deploy drones and Closed Circuit Televisions, (CCTVs), to boost the security of lives and properties in the region.
He revealed that the President has agreed to fast-track the monitoring of forests in the region with the use of technology, such as drones. The revered monarch noted that CCTVs would be mounted along highways in the South-Western region.
Oba Ogunwusifurther disclosed that the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, and other heads of security agencies were at the closed-door meeting with the President. The Ooniwas quoted saying“We met with the number one citizen of the country. He listened to all the issues affecting South-West and proffered solutions. Today, the Inspector-General of Police was present and it was resolved that the entire security architecture will be restructured. We are happy about that. We were also told about the introduction of community policing".
The regional traditional rulers expressed appreciation to the President for listening to their concerns and expression of commitment to address the security challenges in the zone. They are also optimistic of seeing light at the end of the tunnel.