Nigerian Army Seeks Traditional Rulers’ Support To Tackle Insecurity

The Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Nigerian Army, Brigadier General Mukhtar Adamu, has
solicited for the support of the traditional rulers in Ondo state towards fighting crimes in the state.

Brigadier General Adamu, made the call at the weekend when he paid a courtesy visit to the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi at his palace in Akure.

According to him, on his assumption of duty as the 10th Brigade Commander who is in charge of security in both Ondo and Ekiti States, he has deemed it necessary to pay homage and solicit for the support and blessings of the Royal father.

He added that the Nigerian Army also requires the cooperation of traditional institutions as contained in the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) vision which is to have “A Professional Nigerian Army ready to Accomplish Assigned Mission within a Joint Environment in Defence of Nigeria”.

Adamu noted that the key term there is the “Joint Environment” which is not limited to other security agencies but traditional institutions as well. He averred that the citizenry are valuable for meaningful and sustainable operational success.

Expressing his appreciation to the Nigerian Army’s for her support to the Nation particularly Akure kingdom, Oba Aladelusi, therefore,
pledged to continue to support the Military in achieving its operational mandate in the state.

Oba Aladelusi, who is also the Chairman, Ondo State Council of Traditional Rulers, also reassured the Commander that his kingdom would continue to work harmoniously with the Nigerian Army for the peace and security of Akure.