Ondo Chairman Johnson Ogunbolude distributes vehicles to traditional rulers to enhance security and surveillance in Akure North Local Government Area

Akure North, Ondo State, December 5, 2025 – The Chairman of Akure North Local Government Area, Mr. Johnson Ogunbolude, has distributed official vehicles to traditional rulers in the council area as part of a drive to strengthen community security.The event took place at the council headquarters in Ita Ogbolu on Friday.

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Ogunbolude said the gesture was aimed at boosting security surveillance in local communities following past attacks by armed assailants that claimed over 20 lives in four Ala-Elefosan communities, including Pastor Camp, Sunday Village, Ademekun Camp, and Alajido Camp.

“This initiative aligns with strategic measures to support Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa’s drive to secure lives and property across Ondo State,” Ogunbolude said. “The vehicles will enhance rapid response, intelligence gathering, and monitoring of rural settlements.”

The chairman emphasised the critical role traditional rulers play in intelligence collection, peacebuilding, and local vigilance. He noted that the improved mobility provided by the vehicles would allow monarchs to work more closely with security agencies to prevent future attacks.

In addition to the vehicle distribution, Ogunbolude provided financial support to vulnerable residents, distributing N20,000 each to 300 elderly women under the council’s Elderly Welfare Scheme. Beneficiaries received N60,000 as arrears covering two months.

“Protecting vulnerable groups helps sustain community harmony and reduces socio-economic stress linked to insecurity,” he added, highlighting the council’s broader commitment to welfare and security.

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The council chairman also announced that further security measures would soon be unveiled to enhance protection for residents across Akure North LGA.