Ondo govt speaks on alleged ISWAP terrorists’ attack plot

By Segun Giwa

The Ondo Government has reacted to a leaked memo by the Department of State Services, DSS indicating plan by ISWAP attack on some communities in the state by the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist group.

The DSS had allegedly sent the leaked security memo to the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army, Akure.

But Ondo government, in a statement issued by its Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Mr Idowu Ajanaku, on Wednesday in Akure urged residents of the state not to panic over the leaked memo

The Commissioner noted that the memo was part of regular intelligence reports that were routinely shared among security agencies and the government.

The Commissioner urged residents to remain calm, vigilant and reports any suspicious activity to the nearest security Agency, adding that measures were being taken to prevent any attack in the state.

“The Government of Ondo State is aware of the recent security alert memo of the State Security Services addressed to the 32 Artillery Brigade of the Nigerian Army in Akure regarding a possible terrorist attack in some parts of the state, which got leaked to the media.

“Such reports are a normal part of security operations, aimed at identifying and preventing potential threats.

“These intelligence reports often contain varying levels of threat assessment and are used in joint operations by security agencies to enhance vigilance and take proactive measures.

“The Ondo State government, led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, is in constant contact with security agencies and is taking several steps to protect residents, especially those in border communities, so that Ondo State can remain as one of the safest States in the country.

“The public can be assured that these reports are being acted upon by the government and relevant security agencies, and necessary precautions are being taken to ensure safety and security.

“The emphasis remains on maintaining vigilance and cooperation between security agencies and the government to prevent and respond to any potential threats,” Ajanaku stated.

He urged residents to go about their normal daily activities, refrain from taking laws into their hands, cooperate with security agencies and provide useful information that could help prevent any threat in any part of the state.

(NAN)