Committed to safeguarding lives and property, the Paramount Ruler of Ilara Kingdom,
Oba Mutiu Alani Adedimeji Oyede-Lawal, Ph.D, Sijuade Adunkunnu I, Oloola of Ilara Kingdom, held a strategic security meeting with Brigadier General F.O. Onu. The high-level discussions took place during a familiarisation tour by the Commander of the 32 Artillery Brigade, Alamala, Abeokuta, Ogun State, aimed at enhancing peace and stability.
In a statement released by the Oloola Palace on Sunday, June 14, Brigadier General F.O. Onu disclosed that his visit is part of a scheduled familiarisation tour of communities within his command. The Commander confirmed that Ilara falls under his operational domain and pledged to work closely with traditional rulers to maintain regional peace and security.
Oba Oloola noted that Ilara’s unique status as a border town between Nigeria and the Benin Republic
underscores the critical need for robust security collaboration. He added that such partnerships are essential to guaranteeing the peace, safety, and long-term stability of the area.
The monarch also noted that he is always in the habit of holding regular security meetings with relevant stakeholders and security agencies as part of efforts to maintain lasting peace and adequate security within the kingdom.
Oba Oloola appealed to the Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. F.O. Onu, for maximum cooperation and support to strengthen security operations across the community and its border areas.
The monarch emphasized that ongoing synergy among the military, traditional institutions, and other security agencies remains vital to safeguarding lives and property.
Hailing their security efforts, the royal father commended the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for their sacrifices, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to maintaining peace and national unity across the country.
