…Assures adequate security
The commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, Brigadier General Mohammed Aminu has paid a courtesy visit to the Akarigbo and Paramount Ruler of Remoland, His Royal Majesty Oba (Dr) Babatunde Adewale Ajayi CFR at his Palace in Sagamu. Equally, Brigadier General Aminu in the same vein paid homage to His Royal Majesty Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR at the Ake palace in Abeokuta.
In his courtesy remarks, General Aminu said the familiarization tour avails him the opportunity to discuss critical issues with stakeholders, institutions, and, traditional rulers within Ogun state.
According to the Brigade Commander, ‘security is a collective responsibility’, and therefore assured the good people of Ogun State of his determination to ensure peace is maintained at all times.
Furthermore, Brigadier General Aminu disclosed that his visit was to also to pay homage to the monarchs as a mark of respect as well as to seek for royal blessings and prayers while discharging his duties.
Speaking during the visit, the Akarigbo appreciated the presence of the Nigerian Army in Remo land saying that it has drastically reduced the crime rate, incessant cultism and other social vices. He therefore expressed his will to support, collaborate and synergize with the Army at all time times
Moreso, the Alake while responding to the commander earlier today, said that since the establishment of the military presence in Ogun, there have never been misunderstandings, clashes or disagreements. He urged Brigadier General Aminu to also maintain high cordial relationships and not hesitate to contact the monarch on information sharing and intelligence gathering.
Both visits climaxed with the presentation of souvenirs and gift items in line with the tradition of the palace and a group photograph.