Emmanuel lkpeama
Stakeholders in Mopamuro Local Government Area have commended Hon. Ademola Bello, the Executive Chairman, for his outstanding efforts in maintaining peace and security in the area.
The commendation was made on Friday 14, November 2025,during a strategic security meeting involving key officials, royal fathers, and grassroots security operatives.
Investigator news reports that the meeting, which was held to review security strategies, brought together top officials, including the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, and the Member representing Mopamuro in the State House of Assembly, Hon. Olawumi Jacob.
The stakeholders expressed concern over the rising incidents of insecurity due to the influx of unknown individuals following the establishment of the Mangal Cement Company.
They urged the company’s management to invest in the security architecture of Mopamuro, citing the need to protect the area’s peace and development.
Addressing journalists after the meeting, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Femi Fanwo, said the stakeholders unanimously applauded Hon. Bello for his proactive security interventions.
Hon.Fanwo, stated that the stakeholders resolved to strengthen security at the grassroots, assuring residents of renewed commitment to safety.
He also urged traditional rulers and landowners to desist from allocating land to criminal elements.
The Commissioner expressed concern over the “rising incidents of insecurity occasioned by the influx of unknown individuals following the establishment of the Mangal Cement Company near the LGA.”
He disclosed that the youths had been prevented from staging protests to avoid a breakdown of law and order.
“Inasmuch as we cherish development, we won’t condone any threat to the peace of Mopamuro.
“We call on the management of Mangal Cement Company to begin to invest meaningfully in the security architecture of Mopamuro.
“It’s not enough to cart away our resources without contributing to the safety and development of the area”. Fanwo said.
While acknowledging the few interventions made by the company, he urged its management to make more concrete contributions to supporting security and community development in the interest of both the company and the people.
The stakeholders also urged traditional rulers and landowners to desist from allocating land to criminal elements, saying the law will henceforth take its full course.
They hailed the hunters for their dedication to securing rural communities and assured them of enhanced support to strengthen their operations.
