Against the backdrop of reported planned attacks by terrorists on worship centres in Osun, Governor Ademola Adeleke, on Sunday charged residents of the state on vigilance and alertness over any suspicious movements in communities.

He emphasised the need for the citizenry to promptly inform security agencies on suspected individuals or strange faces who may be plotting to launch violent attacks on any part of the state.

Apparently reacting over the report in one of the national dailies regarding discreet plan by terrorists to invade worship centres, Adeleke in a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed said it is incumbent for Osun residents to report any suspicious movements or individuals in their areas or neighbourhood to security agencies without any delay.

Adeleke, who disclosed that his administration will soon convey an emergency State Council Security session with heads of security agencies to brainstorm on the imminent threats, also directed the state Council of Traditional Rulers, to meet with a view to rejig security architecture at the grassroot level.

According to the statement, “we must provide the police and other security agencies with intelligence reports, with noticeable threats, in our communities. As we are aware of alleged plots to attack our places of worship, we must become extra vigilant. Report anything unusual without any delay.

While commending the Department of State Service (DSS) for taking proactive measures to counter the threats, Adeleke charged other security agencies to review the situation and develop an action plan to strengthen security of lives and properties.

“The statement reads, “I will soon convey the State Security Council meeting to assess the situation and the workability of our response plans. As residents of this state, we must collaborate with the security agencies through information sharing.

“We should be wary of people we host in our communities. On this note, I charge our royal fathers to also host their traditional council meetings on this development. We must nip in the bud the evil plans of enemies of public peace.

“Our administration is committed to post-election peace building and we must tighten state security to foil any attempt by terrorists and bandits to disrupt public peace, “the statement concluded.