Gen. Ipinyomi assures security in Yagbaland

Richard Elesho

A retired general in the Nigerian Army, Benjamin Segun Ipinyomi, has declared that the current security challenge that has claimed many lives in Yagba Federal Constituency would soon come to an end.

The retired military officer made the declaration when he paid a condolence visit to Isanlu and Egbe divisions of the Nigeria Police Force in Yagba East and Yagbawest, respectively, over the gruesome murder of security operatives by mindless criminals in the area.

It would be recalled that a total of five policemen were killed in separate attacks on security operatives when gunmen ambushed their checkpoints along Okunran and Ilafin, both in Yagba Federal Constituency.

While condemning the attacks, Ipinyomi, who is also a leading aspirant in the Yagba Federal Constituency race, commiserated with the Police community in the area, especially the widows of the fallen heroes who died in the cause of serving and protecting the nation.

Ipinyomi, who said the loss pained him, prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased officers. He encouraged the officers of the divisions not to relent or relax in discharging their duties.

“You have sworn to protect the lives and properties of Nigerians. Don’t allow cowards and criminal elements to discourage you from pursuing the cause you have sworn to follow. ” He said, assuring that the challenge would soon become a thing of the past.

He called on residents and citizens of Yagba Federal Constituency to continue to provide support for security operatives by providing useful information about criminal activities within the communities in Yagba State. He maintained that the collaboration with security agencies would bring an end to insecurity in the affected communities.

Gen. Ipinyomi extended his condolence visit to the Agbana of Isanlu Kingdom, HRM Oba Moses Babatunde Etombi, and the Elegbe of Egbe, HRM Oba Ayodele Irukera.