THE Southern Governors’ Forum (SGF) on Monday, in Lagos, demanded that security operatives must take permission from the state governors before executing any operation at the state level which is constitutional.
The communique issued at the end of the southern governors’ meeting in Lagos by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, was however silent on the recent arrest of the leader of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra, IPOB, Nnamdi Kanu, and the attack by DSS operatives on the Ibadan residence of Yoruba Nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo also known as Sunday Igboho.
But their demand is understood to be a veiled reference to the operation carried out by DSS operatives on the Ibadan residence of Igboho.
“The Forum reviewed the security situation in the country and commends security operatives for their relentless efforts in restoring security and safety and commiserates with families and loved ones of those who have fallen in the line of duty.”
“Re-emphasized the need for State Policing.”
“Resolved that if for any reason security institutions need to undertake an operation in any State, the Chief Security Officer of the State must be duly informed,” the statement partly reads.
