Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo, has charged the police to beef up security around the correctional centres in the state.
Akeredolu made the call on Wednesday in a statement issued by his chief press secretary, Richard Olatunde.
He said the move became necessary given the disturbing trend of attacks on correctional facilites in some neighbouring states.
The governor noted the attacks in Oyo and Kogi appear to be well-coordinated.
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He was quoted as saying: “In Ondo State, there are several of such suspects standing trial in respect of cases of alleged murder, kidnapping, rape and destruction of farmlands,”
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“The most celebrated of such suspects are those standing trial for the murder of Funke Olakunrin, daughter of our elder statesman, Pa Ruben Fasonranti.
“While the South-West Security Network, otherwise known as Amotekun, has demonstrated considerable capacity in tackling insecurity, it is pertinent that the Nigeria Police authorities, especially the State Command, deploy more men to secure the correctional centres in the state.”
