An APC chieftain in Osun State, Hon. Damilare Eniade, has urged residents of border communities to strengthen surveillance amid security developments in neighbouring Kwara State.
Eniade made the appeal while donating office equipment to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Odo Otin Local Government Area of Osun.
The Facts
- APC chieftain Damilare Eniade urged vigilance in Osun border communities.
- He referenced security operations ongoing in parts of Kwara State.
- The call was made during a donation of office equipment to NSCDC.
- He encouraged collaboration between residents and security agencies.
- NSCDC officials welcomed the support and reiterated their readiness.
Appeal for Vigilance Along Border Communities
Hon. Damilare Eniade, a chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, has called on residents of communities bordering Kwara State to intensify surveillance and cooperate with security agencies.
He made the appeal on Thursday during a visit to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Odo Otin Local Government Command, where he donated office equipment to support operational activities.
According to Eniade, recent security operations targeting armed groups in parts of Kwara could lead to displacement of suspected criminals toward neighbouring states, including Osun.
Reference to Security Developments in Kwara
Eniade noted that ongoing efforts by federal and state authorities to address insecurity in Kwara State may have implications for surrounding areas.
He urged residents, particularly those in border communities, to report any unusual movements to security operatives promptly.
“We are at a crucial moment with developments happening in Kwara State where governments are confronting banditry. Communities must remain vigilant,” he said.
He further referenced prior kidnapping incidents in areas near the Kwara–Osun boundary and stressed the importance of preventing any security breach.
Support for Security Agencies
During the visit, Eniade donated office equipment to the NSCDC command in Odo Otin Local Government Area, describing the gesture as a contribution toward improving operational effectiveness.
He encouraged citizens to support security agencies in line with broader national efforts to address insecurity.
“This donation is part of my own effort to support security operatives so they can perform effectively,” he said.
NSCDC Response
The command officer of the NSCDC in the area commended the donation and reiterated the agency’s commitment to safeguarding residents.
The officer assured that security personnel would continue working to ensure safety and stability within the local government area.
Why It Matters for Kwara
Although the statement was made in Osun State, the reference to ongoing security operations in Kwara underscores the broader regional implications of insecurity across state borders.
Border communities often share social and economic ties, making coordinated vigilance and intelligence-sharing important in preventing cross-border security threats.
Security analysts have previously emphasised that cooperation between neighbouring states can strengthen efforts to prevent the movement of criminal elements.
Reactions from Kwara authorities regarding the specific claims were not immediately available at the time of writing.
Sources
Source: Public statement by Hon. Damilare Eniade; Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Odo Otin LGA Command.
