Badejo Chairs Security Meeting in Ijebu North East, Bans Night Grazing

ATAN – The Executive Chairman of Ijebu North East Local Government, Hon. Folusho Badejo, on Wednesday presided over a high-level stakeholders’ security meeting in Atan, where key resolutions, including a ban on night grazing, were adopted to tackle rising insecurity.

The gathering brought together a wide range of government officials, security chiefs, traditional rulers, and community stakeholders. Notable attendees included the Member of the House of Representatives for Ijebu Federal Constituency, Rt. Hon. Femi Ogunbanwo; Chairman of Ijebu North LGA, Hon. Bolaji Odusanya; Senior Special Adviser on Inter-Tribal and Religious Affairs, Hadi Sani; Special Adviser to the Governor on Security, retired AIG Subair; and the Governor’s Security Consultant, Deputy Commissioner of Police Bolanle Murtala.

Security agencies were represented by Area Commander Wasiu, Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Civil Defence Corps Abdulraheem W., Deputy Commander of Amotekun retired Colonel Tajudeen Bakare, Army representative Captain Saleh, and Divisional Police Officers ASP Umar and ASP Gbadamosi.

Traditional rulers in attendance included the Oliworo of Iworo, Oba G. Onafuye (JP), and the Olu of Oke Eri, Oba Oredipe. Representatives of farmers, Fulani communities, and Miyetti Allah were also present, ensuring broad-based participation.

Deliberations focused on pressing security challenges such as kidnapping and cattle rustling, with participants proffering actionable strategies to curb criminal activities.

Key resolutions adopted at the meeting include:

· Prohibition of night grazing of cattle;
· Mandatory profiling of cattle rearers;
· A directive for hotel operators to properly identify guests and document movement in and out of their facilities.

Speaking after the session, Hon. Badejo stressed the need for collective responsibility, noting that sustained collaboration among security agencies, community leaders, and residents is essential for achieving lasting peace in the region.

Following the main session, stakeholders proceeded to a closed-door strategic meeting to further develop coordinated approaches to eliminate criminal elements across Ogun State.