Year-End Security Alert: Oluwatuyi Urges IILG Residents to Avoid Harbouring Strangers.

Year-End Security Alert: Oluwatuyi Urges IILG Residents to Avoid Harbouring Strangers.

By: Asubiojo G.O

As the year draws beautifully to a close and the festive rhythm spreads across Igede and Awo Ekiti, the Executive Chairman of Irepodun/Ifelodun Local Government, Hon. Oluwatuyi Oluwagbenga (CHENCO), has made a heartfelt appeal to all residents:

“Guard your peace. Be careful who you welcome.”

With a calm but firm tone, the chairman encouraged residents to support the security blueprint of Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji (BAO) by avoiding the practice of offering accommodation or refuge to unknown persons, doubtful characters or suspicious strangers—regardless of how much they are willing to pay.

He explained that many communities become vulnerable during the festive season because criminals disguise themselves as stranded travellers or desperate tenants, only to study the environment and pass information to their collaborators.

Hon. Oluwatuyi warned that housing an unfamiliar person without verifying their identity can unknowingly open the door to danger, compromise local security networks and endanger families and neighbours.

The chairman logically stressed that:

• Movement increases during festivities, attracting both genuine visitors and dangerous elements seeking to exploit the joyful atmosphere.

• Quick rental decisions can lead to risky accommodation, as some landlords may be tempted by money without proper verification.

• The peace and stability built through Governor BAO’s security initiatives must be protected, especially at a time when many communities face rising insecurity.

The chairman, therefore urged all landlords, landladies and youths to be discerning:

“Verify before you accept. Ask before you trust. Protect before you regret.”

With genuine love for his people, Hon. Oluwatuyi encouraged residents and staff of the local government to stay united, vigilant and committed to safeguarding the peace of Igede and Awo Ekiti.

 “This is our home. This is our heritage. This is our peace.

Let us defend it with courage and wisdom.

Stay alert, report suspicious movements, and do not accommodate unknown persons.

Together, we will end this year in peace and begin the next in greater glory.”

He reassured the public that the local government will keep working closely with security agencies and community leaders to maintain a secure, joyful and peaceful festive season for all.