Crime Reduction: Ogun CP seeks MAN O' WAR Cooperation

Ogun Police Commissioner, Mr Ahmed Iliyasu, has urged Man O’ War members to step up their activities towards crime reduction in higher institutions in the state.


Iliyasu made this call on Wednesday 15th November at the 29th Passing Out Parade of the Man O’ War, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Command.


He stated that the association had played a key role by supporting other security agencies in maintaining peace through its activities within the State.


The Commissioner, who was represented by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Obantoko, Mrs Veronica Osakwe, advised the outgoing members of the club to always be diligent and operate with the fear of God.


“We should do everything to maintain a crime free area so that our area is habitable for everyone, also all hands must be on deck as we approach the yuletide.


“The association has a role to play in maintaining peace and orderliness within this period,’’ he said.


In his remarks, the Coordinator-in-Chief, Man O’ War, FUNAAB, Patriot Lekan Adefolahan, said the graduating members had been made to be aware of their potentials in preparation for greater challenges in life.


Adefolahan noted that the Patriots had acquired knowledge that would make them to be responsible and reliable citizens.


“We also assisted in maintaining orderliness during the university functions like inaugural lecture, matriculation and convocation ceremonies,” he said.


He solicited for support from the University management, Council of War Marshalls and Statesmen in other to procure some gadgets that would further boost the activities of the club.

Dr. Akeem Adekola, Registrar, FUNAAB, commended the association for its role at maintaining peace on campus, adding that the management of the institution would render necessary support for the club.


Also present at the event was the Deputy Dean of Student Affairs, Prof. T. A Shittu, War Marshals of the club, Statesmen, Coordinators from other institutions across the Southwest Region of Nigeria, Representative of the State Commandant of Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, The representative of the Director, State Security Services, the Representative of the Commander,  Vigilante Service of Ogun State and the State Commander of the Nigerian Immigration Services Comptroller Bayeroju represented by  ASI II O. O Taiwo who advised the club members to keep up the good work and also said his organization is ready to work with the MAN O' WAR. 


Highlights of the program were match past, presentation of certificates, induction of new members and decoration of new set of officers to pilot activities of the next administration.

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