Insecurity: Ondo Govt Offers N50k Reward To Residents

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Kosi Uchenna

The Governor Rotimi Akeredolu administration has offered a N50,000 reward for any resident who offers useful information that will unmask the identity of kidnappers and other criminal elements in the State.

Mrs. Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, stated this after the weekly State Executive Council meeting at the Governor’s Office on Wednesday.

She stated that the reward was meant to encourage residents to assist the government in its efforts to rid the State of criminals.

Ademola-Olateju said, “Anyone who reports a crime and we follow the trail, and it results in a successful prosecution of the perpetrator, will now be offered a prize of 50,000 Naira,” the Information Commissioner stated.

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“We want people in Ondo state to say something when they see something.

“We want our people to be proactive in the area of security to rid Ondo State of criminals, bandits, and terrorists.

The commissioner noted that the Council acknowledged the appreciation and commendation from the residents which followed the good initiative of the government to have a toll-free line.

She added, “The Toll-Free line is 0800-555-5555. Anybody can call to give security tips and report any criminal activities in his or her area.”

Source: Dailypost

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