Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has vowed that the gunmen involved in the incessant killings and kidnappings in the state will be flushed out.
Aiyedatiwa, who assured residents of the affected communities of safety, stressed that innocent lives will not be allowed to be wasted under any guise.
The governor spoke during a condolence visit to the palace of the Olumafon of Imafon, Oba Samuel Adegbehingbe.
Some communities in Akure North Local Government, such as Igushin, Ilado and Imafon, had in the past few days recorded attacks by gunmen. A female farmer and her daughter were killed and a young man who resisted an abduction attempt was shot.
Aiyedatiwa, who sympathized with the bereaved families in the state, disclosed that no stone will be left unturned towards restoring calm and safeguarding lives and property.
According to the governor, security agencies in collaboration with local hunters and vigilantes have been directed to secure the forests as well as adjoining communities.
While calling for collective action, the governor urged residents, particularly youths, elders, hunters and vigilantes, to cooperate with security agencies.
He also warned against harbouring criminals, noting that such actions undermine efforts to combat insecurity through the leakage of vital information.
