By Daniel Abe
The Executive Chairperson of Irewolede Local Council Development Area, Hon. (Mrs.) Dupe Bakare, has urged security agencies operating within the council to intensify their efforts as the “Ember Months” approach.
The council boss made the call during the August edition of the Security and Intelligence Committee Meeting, held on Thursday,28th August,2025 at the council secretariat, Iloro Ekiti.
Hon. Bakare noted that the Ember Months are often associated with increased criminal activities, hence the need for proactive measures to ensure safety across communities.
She appreciated the efforts of the security agents in the last month in ensuring a peaceful atmosphere across the LCDA, urging them not to relent.
The council boss also advised residents to be vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements or strange faces in their neighborhoods to the nearest security post.
Presenting their reports, representatives of security agencies from the Nigeria Police, Department of State Security (DSS), Federal Road Safety Corps(FRSC), Nigerian Security And Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), AMOTEKUN Corps, Agro Marshall, Vigilante Group of Nigeria and Nigeria Hunters, described the month under review as relatively peaceful and pledged continued collaboration to keep the area safe.
They also revealed plans to embark on bush combing operations to flush out criminal elements, especially around boundary communities and thanked the council chairperson for her support, which they said had help in boosting their operations.
The meeting was attended by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Samson Kolawole, HLA, Mr. Vincent Babatunde and the Deputy Director of Administration, Mr. Dele Akintade.
