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PRESIDENT TINUBU CONGRATULATES GOVERNOR AIYEDATIWA ON FRESH TERM IN OFFICE

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Ondo State Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on his fresh term in office. Governor Aiyedatiwa, who succeeded former Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, was sworn in on Monday in Akure, the capital of Ondo State. Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, stated that President Tinubu urged Governor Aiyedatiwa to use his overwhelming mandate to serve the good people of the state and build on the legacy of his illustrious predecessor, the Late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu. The President emphasized the importance of expanding economic opportunities, reducing poverty, improving security, and providing critical infrastructure. “I congratulate you for your successful inauguration today for a new term of office after an outstanding run in the last governorship election in Ondo State,” President Tinubu said in a statement. “You have a rare privilege to succeed your illustrious predecessor, who worked for the growth and development of the state and advanced the progress of Nigeria as a whole. Having been sworn in today for a fresh term in office, I urge you to work in the best interest of the people of the state and our country as a whole. I will be your partner in progress to usher in a new era of prosperity to the people of Ondo State”. Onanuga noted that Governor Aiyedatiwa’s inauguration marked the beginning of a new era in Ondo State. Onanuga also stated that President Tinubu is committed to supporting Governor Aiyedatiwa in his efforts to develop the state and improve the lives of its people.

NSCDC, POLICE PERSONNEL CLASH IN ONDO, TWO OFFICERS MISSING

A violent confrontation between operatives of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and personnel of the Police Mobile Force (PMF) in Ore, Ondo State, has resulted in an injury and the disappearance of two police officers. The incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. on February 12, 2025, at the premises of Ade-Olap Global Resources Ltd, an officially approved security post along the Ore–Sagamu Expressway. According to intelligence sources, a convoy of NSCDC personnel, comprising a gun truck and three Hilux vehicles, arrived at the location without prior notification. Upon disembarking, the NSCDC operatives allegedly attempted to disarm the PMF personnel lawfully stationed at the post. A scuffle ensued, leading to an accidental discharge that injured an NSCDC officer in the leg. The situation escalated into chaos, during which the whereabouts of two PMF officers on duty at the company became unknown. It was later confirmed that the NSCDC team was on a national assignment in collaboration with officials of the Ministry of Mines from Abuja. Efforts are underway to secure the release of the missing police officers, while the injured NSCDC operative is receiving medical attention. Both authorities have commenced consultations to resolve the matter and prevent further escalation.