From left, Hon Biyi Adeleye, former member of Ogun State House of Assembly representing Remo North, Mr Eric Sonupe, the Chairman 2026 Afotamodi Day Planning Committee, the Odemo of Isara, Oba Peter Ogunbayo and his wife during the press conference held at the palace of Odemo.
The Odemo of Isara Remo in Remo North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Oba Peter Ogunbayo, has called for the speedy passage of the state police bill currently before the National Assembly, saying it is becoming obvious that the country can no longer rely solely on the conventional police to address insecurity challenges.
Oba Ogunbayo also identified the need for communities in the South-West to organise strong local security involving vigilantes, the Oodua Peoples Congress, hunters, and the Agbekoya to confront the growing insecurity in the country.
The monarch made the call on Saturday while speaking during the inauguration of the planning committee for this year’s Afotamodi Day.
He said the major problem confronting the country is insecurity, adding that traditional rulers, as representatives of government at the grassroots, must coordinate security efforts within their domains to strengthen local security architecture.
