“What Is Happening to Ondo State’s Security Architecture?” — Temokun Raises Alarm

By: Sunday Ameh

In a recent statement sent to Starnews NG via WhatsApp, Tope Temokun expressed grave concerns regarding the troubling security incidents that have emerged in Ondo State, raising fresh questions about public safety and the effectiveness of the state’s security framework.

Within just a few days, worshippers were abducted at a Celestial Church in Uso, Owo Local Government Area. Around the same time, residents along the Eleyewo/Ilu-Abo axis staged protests, barricading roads in anger over recurring kidnappings in their communities.

These incidents are not isolated but appear to reflect a growing pattern that citizens can no longer ignore. The question many residents now ask is simple: What exactly is happening to the security architecture of Ondo State?

When communities are forced to protest to demand safety, and reports of abductions emerge with disturbing frequency, it suggests a situation that calls for urgent reassessment and decisive action. Temokun stated, “When people are compelled to protest for safety, it is an indication that there is a significant failure in our security system.”

He expressed increasing fear that Ondo State may be gradually sliding into a cycle of insecurity, stating, “We cannot afford to ignore these incidents; they signal a deeper problem that must be addressed immediately, or we risk losing more than just peace.”

At a time when citizens expect intensified security responses, concerns have also emerged regarding internal controversies within the state’s security structure. Temokun urged Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa to undertake an urgent review of security management strategies, emphasizing that “leadership should focus on tangible results and public confidence rather than administrative disputes.”

He further suggested that it may be time for a comprehensive security audit in Ondo State, arguing, “We need a sincere evaluation of our security architecture to identify operational gaps and reposition our agencies to effectively combat these threats.”

Ultimately, Temokun concluded, “The baton of security leadership must serve the people above all else. Restoring confidence in our security system has become not just necessary, but urgent.”