 Governors of Ogo and Oyo States held joint security meeting today. It was over the rising security threats, ranging from kidnapping, cultism, robbery, financial crimes confronting the two states, especially at the border areas. Oyo State Governor, Ingenia Sheimakinde, noted that the meeting will initiate collaboration between the two states. This is due to the importance which the two governments placed on the security of lives and property of residents of the states. We've seen a big swing in kidnappings. I mean, I watched a post on Sheim media where some people driving between Lagos and Badem, They were kidnapped, the driver was killed, you know, and also across a few of the border areas between our two states. These borders are such that it makes for the interaction of our communities, which are largely agrarian. It also has allowed us to witness recurring security challenges. We've had farmer-heard-as-prices that led to destruction of farmlands, cattle, other valuables on both sides, and unfortunately, laws of human lives. We've witnessed cases of kidnapping, which has actually gone on an increase lately, and all other nefarious activities around these border communities. We set up a joint border security task force with membership drawn from various security agencies in the two states to patrol the border communities, to ensure security of lives and property for residents and commuters, to effectively engage, cooperate, and collaborate with all the stakeholders, including but not limited to the federal government, state and non-state actors, traditional institutions, religious groups, community development and stations, among others, whose impute and support are required for improved security in the two states and around the border communities. So you get notified about fresh news updates.