Traditional rulers in Kogi West Senatorial District have resolved to strengthen collaboration with security agencies through a community-based approach to tackle insecurity across Okunland.
The resolution was reached during a meeting of the Okun Area Council Traditional Authority held at the palace of the Obaro of Kabba, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, over the weekend.
The meeting, attended by first-class and other traditional rulers from the five local government areas in Okunland, reviewed security challenges, peace and development issues affecting the region.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by Owoniyi, those present included the Elegbe of Egbe, Oba Irukera; the Agbana of Isanlu, Oba Etombi; the Elulu of Mopa, Oba Ibeun; and the Olujumu of Ijumu, Oba Ayeni.
The statement said the monarchs commended President Bola Tinubu and Kogi State Governor, Usman Ododo, for what they described as improved security efforts in the district but stressed the need for stronger collaboration between communities and security agencies.
