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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has expressed displeasure over the protest embarked upon by residents of some communities in Akure North Local Government Area of the state over the security challenges in the axis.
While admonishing community leaders and traditional rulers to rein in their youths engaging in criminal activities, Aiyedatiwa stressed that such protests could easily be hijacked by hoodlums.
The governor disclosed this while meeting with stakeholders and leaders of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in his office in Akure, the state capital amid the incessant killings and abductions
Residents, particularly youths of Ilu-Abo and other neighbouring communities, had on Tuesday barricaded the busy Akure-Owo highway with the corpse of a middle-aged man killed by suspected kidnappers in the early hours of Tuesday.
The youth, who were infuriated by the spate of insecurity within the axis, accused the government of continued silence over the situation despite repeated calls for intervention.
During the meeting, Aiyedatiwa maintained that the youths had initially agreed to suspend the protest after security agencies intervened, but the demonstration was later taken over by unknown persons.
“That is why we always tell people that protest should not be the first line of action. When you start it, you don’t know who is who.
Aiyedatiwa cautions communities protesting insecurity in Ondo
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The Rivers State Police Command has rolled out security arrangement for the 2026 Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, (JAMB), Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), deploying personnel and operational resources to all accredited Computer-Based Test, CBT, centers across the state.
In a statement issued on Friday, the Commissioner of Police, Olugbenga A. Adepoju, said the move is part of a proactive strategy aligned with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to guarantee a safe and orderly environment for candidates, examination officials, and other stakeholders throughout the exercise.
The statement, signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, Agabe Blessing Kaborlo, indicated that officers assigned to the operation have been given clear instructions to uphold professionalism, remain civil in their conduct, and act decisively against any form of examination malpractice, public disturbance, or security violation.
Personnel have also been directed to collaborate closely with relevant stakeholders to ensure adequate security within examination venues, surrounding areas, and access routes.
“The Command has also emplaced enhanced patrols, intelligence gathering, and traffic control measures around examination centres to ensure free movement and to forestall any security threats before, during, and after the examination.”
Adepoju further appealed to candidates, parents, guardians, and the general public to cooperate with security agencies and strictly observe all examination regulations to ensure a seamless process.
The Command warned that individuals or groups attempting to compromise the integrity of the examination would face strict legal consequences.
It reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding lives and property, as well as maintaining peace and security across the state.
Residents were also encouraged to stay alert and promptly report suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines: Command Response Unit: 07057605209, 07057605256, 08120822987, 07072323049, and Control Room: 08032003514.
JAMB UTME: Rivers Police Command beefs up security at CBT centers
