S-west govs to FG: State police, forest surveillance'll curb insecurity
*Launch regional security fund, digital intelligence network *Ogun orders registration of foreign nationals *Tightens checks on non-indigenes, scavengers FOLLOWING the rise in insecurity, the South-West Governors’ Forum, yesterday, declared that the establishment of State Police “can no longer be delayed” just as it unveiled a new regional security architecture to protect lives and property in the region. Meeting inside the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office, Secretariat in Ibadan, the governors deliberated extensively on security, economic development, agriculture and regional integration. Those in attendance were Governors Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Biodun Oyebanji (Ekiti), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Seyi Makinde (Oyo), and Ademola Adeleke of Osun State, who was represented by his deputy, Prince Kola Adewusi. The communique of the meeting was read by the Chairman of the Forum and Governor of Lagos State, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The Forum com...