The Chairman of Epe Local Government, Hon. (Princess) Surah Olayemi Animashaun, has convened a comprehensive security stakeholders meeting aimed at strengthening safety and coordination across the division.
Epe Insights reports that the strategic engagement brought together major security agencies, traditional rulers, community leaders, religious leaders, youth groups, and market representatives across Epe Division.
The meeting featured strong participation from the Nigeria Police Force, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigerian Army, Nigerian Immigration Service, Marine Police, NSCDC, FRSC, LNSC, Tactical Squad, and Ibile Vigilante Group.
Stakeholders discussed ways to strengthen security architecture, improve intelligence sharing, and enhance collaboration among security formations operating within the division.
Traditional rulers, religious leaders, and community stakeholders also contributed perspectives on sustaining peace and stability across Epe communities.
Hon. Animashaun emphasized that the security of lives and property remains a top priority of her administration.
She noted that sustainable development can only be achieved in an environment of peace, urging collective responsibility in addressing emerging security concerns.
The Chairman highlighted several interventions already implemented by the local government to support security operations.
These include the provision of patrol vehicles and motorcycles to the Tactical Squad and Ibile Vigilante Group to enhance surveillance and rapid response.
She also disclosed that the administration continues to provide monthly stipends to security personnel operating within the council area to boost morale and effectiveness.
Following extensive consultations with security agencies and stakeholders, the council approved new operational guidelines for commercial motorcycle and tricycle activities.
Under the directive, operations are now restricted to between 6:00am and 10:00pm daily across Epe Local Government.
Any movement or commercial activity involving motorcycles and tricycles beyond 10:00pm has been strictly prohibited.
The decision, according to the council, is part of proactive efforts to reduce night-time security risks and improve public safety.
Hon. Animashaun stressed that strict compliance is expected from all operators, unions, and relevant stakeholders within the transport sector.
She warned that any violation of the directive would attract appropriate sanctions in line with applicable regulations.
Security agencies, including the Police and other formations, have been mandated to enforce full compliance without compromise.
The meeting ended with renewed commitments from stakeholders to strengthen collaboration and sustain peace across Epe Division
