Nigeria: Security - Adeleke Tasks Osun Residents On Alertness and Threats Reporting

What the report says

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has urged residents to stay alert and report suspicious movements or unfamiliar people to security agencies without delay, according to a report published by This Day and distributed by AllAfrica. The appeal was made in Osogbo on 14 September 2026 amid concerns about reported plans to target places of worship in the state.

Adeleke asked communities, especially border areas, to pay attention to the movement of strangers and to share intelligence with the police and other security services. He also praised the Department of State Service for what he described as proactive steps to address the threat and called on other agencies to assess the situation and prepare a response plan.

The governor said he would soon convene the State Security Council to review developments and existing response measures. He also encouraged traditional leaders to hold meetings on the issue, reflecting a broader push for community-level vigilance.

The warning highlights the continuing concern in parts of Nigeria over attacks by terrorists and bandits. In general, state governments often rely on resident reporting and coordination with security agencies when threats are suspected, but the specific allegations and response plans in this case were reported by This Day and were not independently verified in the supplied material.