The Governor of the State of
Osun, Ogbeni Rauf
Aregbesola, said he would
not be discouraged in his
effort at providing adequate
security to the people of the
state despite the difficulty
his administration is
encountering in the hands
of the Nigerian
Communications
Commission just to secure
a security line to aid swift
response to crime.
He disclosed this in Osogbo
yesterday during the launch
of newly formed Joint army-police security outfit code-
named Swift Action Squad (SAS).
The governor lamented that all attempts to secure a three-
digit telephone live from the nation’s telecommunication
regulatory agency have met brick wall because of its lack
of cooperation.
Aregbesola said the administration’s determination to
combat crimes in all ramifications using modern
telecommunication gadgets have been subtly frustrated
by the foot dragging attitude of the NCC, resulting in non-
issuance of the security telephone number at the
inauguration of the security outfit.
He however promised to personally take up the gauntlet
by paying a visit to the corporate head office of the NCC so
as to sought out things for himself, saying the security of
life and properties of the people in the state are of
paramount importance of his government and as such he
would do everything humanly possible to put peace in
place in the state.
“We have tried to secure a three-digit security number for
our security outfit so as for them to be able to provide 24
hours security surveillance across the state as well as to
swiftly respond to crime activities within 20 minutes of
receiving a distress call form the people anywhere in the
state.
“But it is very unfortunate that our efforts have been
frustrated by the Nigerian Communication Commission
(NCC) from acquiring the number. But I will now take it
upon myself to visit the NCC office to see things for
myself. The security of our citizens is very dare to us.
“We want Osun to be save against any act of malfeasance,
bit it armed robbery, kidnapping, rape or whatever crime.
We are up to the task and we guarantee our people of
prompt and adequate security to their lives and
properties. Hence, this administration will leave no stone
unturned to make sure the state is crime free,” Aregbesola
said.
He added that with the three-digit security number, the
aim of government is to respond to distress call and arrive
at the scene of crime within 30 minutes in any party of the
state.
He promised that he would not be deterred in the pursuit
of the primary responsibility of government to his people,
which is the security and welfare of those people he
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