Stakeholders are converging on Owo, Ondo State to find lasting solutions to the security challenges plaguing Owo Local Government Area.
The Summit, themed “Securing Owo and Environs: Strategies for Community Safety and Resilience” is taking place at the Prof. Abubakar Rasheed Auditorium of Achievers University , Owo.
This is coming on the heels of bandits alleged letter to St Francis Catholic Church Owo, threatening to attack the church again.
St Francis Catholic Church , Owo was attacked in 2022 resulting in loss of lives of many worshippers which attracted global attention.
There have also been reported series of kidnappings in the neighboring Ose council area.
According to the Publicity Secretary of Organisers ,Mr. Olatunbosun Oladimeji, the summit aims to create awareness and consciousness about community security, reduce crime rates, and improve trust and cooperation between law enforcement agents and the people.
Writing by Dupe Isename