The Osun State Government has approved the establishment of a Joint Security Task Force to strengthen security response following recent alerts over possible threats to lives and property in the state.
The government also pledged to provide the necessary logistics to support the task force and enhance the protection of residents across the state.
The state Commissioner for Information and Public Enlightenment, Kolapo Alimi, disclosed this in a statement on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
According to Alimi, the decision was reached at a State Security Council meeting convened by Governor Ademola Adeleke on Wednesday and presided over by the Deputy Governor, Kola Adewusi.
The newly deployed Commissioner of Police in the state, Ibrahim Zungura, attended the meeting alongside other security commanders.
While opening the meeting, Adewusi commended the security commanders for their efforts in managing recent security challenges and urged them to remain vigilant in the face of fresh threats.
“Following the recent security alerts, the Osun State Government has approved the establishment of a Joint Security Taskforce to strengthen security response and alert to threats to lives and property in the state,” the statement said.
The Deputy Governor also conveyed Adeleke’s commitment to providing further support to security agencies and urged traditional rulers to sustain their roles in local security oversight.
The council reassured residents that Osun remained safe and secure but urged them to remain vigilant, particularly around churches, mosques and schools.
It also called on relevant stakeholders to strengthen security measures around their premises and promptly report suspicious activities to security agencies.
The council directed the Nigeria Police, in collaboration with other security agencies, to maintain a 24-hour red alert in order to prevent and respond to threats from bandits and terrorists.
“The Nigeria Police, in conjunction with other security agencies, were also directed to be on a 24-hour red alert to curtail the threats of the said bandits and terrorists,” the statement added.
The council further reached an agreement involving the Ministry of Justice, the Nigeria Police and the Department of State Services to ensure that suspects arrested in connection with security threats are properly investigated and prosecuted without delay.
“An agreement was also reached between the Ministry of Justice, the Nigeria Police, and the DSS, to collaborate with a view to ensuring that all the suspects are properly investigated and prosecuted accordingly without delay,” the statement said.
The council commended Zungura for what it described as policing reforms since he assumed office and for attending the security meeting in person.
