17/05/2024
◻️ECAPI flags off in Ipele, Ondo State with inauguration of new members
▫️Vows to prioritize security and synergize with Security Operatives in ensuring a crime free society
A Non Governmental Organization and security outlet, Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiatives, ECAPI held its flag off and inauguration of new members in Ipele, Ondo State. The event was widely attended by security stakeholders as well as community chiefs.
ECAPI is a security outlet and Non Governmental Organization that focuses on cleansing the society of any form of crime. It centres on ensuring a habitable environment where citizens can have the free will to carry out their daily activities without free of intimidation or molestation.
Just like an eagle, ECAPI is always at alert to clear vision to making sure they see the actrocities of criminals and report them to the appropriate quarters.
ECAPI was inaugurated at the national level in May, with Mr Samuel Eniola Adams as the National Commandant.
The convener and commandant of the Ondo State chapter of ECAPI is Pastor Tanimola Tunde Samson.
The flag off event had in attendance delegated of the Nigerian Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Vigilante, Federal Hunters, Agbekoya and Ipele Hunters.
Other stakeholders at the events were the delegates of the Olupele of Ipele, ably represented by Mr Alex Adeyeri, representatives of the Akoko Farmers Association, traditional leaders, representatives of Ebira, Igbo, Idoma, Tiv, Hausa communities and the Madaiki of Fulani, the Ipele Youth President, Chief Hon Bola Orisadare, and the religious institution ably represented by Pastor Bolanle Ariyo and Alfa Musa
Owo Local Government was represented by Mr Boboye while Mr Tope represented the Ondo State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry.
In the opening remark, the commander of ECAPI in Ondo State, Pastor Tanimola Tunde appreciated all dignitaries and delegates. He emphasized that ECAPI is a para military NGO platform which shall be consistently working with all security agencies to ensuring maximum security in our society. As the logo of ECAPI goes "See Something, Say Something", Pastor Tanimola advised the general public to always report any strange occurrence that may want to hamper the security of the society.
While speaking on behalf of the State Commandant, NSCDC, the DCC, Mr Omoyajowo appreciated the convener of ECAPI for this laudable event. He said that the security of the society is a collective responsibility. The security personnel are not omnipresent, hence, their eyes cannot cover everywhere. In this regard, Mr Omoyajowo charged members of the community to always work hand in hand to assist the security personnel. He added that the NSCDC needs empowerment and incentives in order to carry out their duties effectively.
In the same vein, the SPO of the Nigeria Police in Ipele, Mr Audu ensured the gathering that the Ipele Division of the Nigerian Police shall cooperate with ECAPI at all moment. Mr Audu added that parents and guardian should also be on the watch for proper monitoring of their children.
The representative of the Ondo State Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Mr Temitope expressed his immense joy and thanked ECAPI for their security consciousness. He advised members of the society to stay away from crime especially those that use Igbo Omoba as their perpetual hideouts. Mr Temitope said that the jungle is an exclusive property of the Ondo State Governor.
The leaders of the Agbekoya, Vigilante and Ipele Hunters, Mr Adeniyi, Mr Isiaka Gabriel and Mr Odeyemi Agandi respectively also added their voices in stating the importance of security in any given society.
Speaking on behalf of the traditional chiefs, Chief Julius Ogundiminegha appreciated the convener of ECAPI, he went further to lament how Fulani herders have destroyed their farm produce and making life unbearable for them. He appealed for police check points along Idoani Alao axis as well as Ajagbale road.
Similarly, Mr Agbanimu, representing Akoko Farmers Association lamented how their farmers had been kidnapped in the previous days. He called on the government and security operatives to assist them.
The ECAPI is thereby committed to ensuring every criminal is smoked out of his hideouts while the society becomes a safe place for people to carry out their livelihoods.
Recruitment for membership of ECAPI is currently going on, as only people of unblemish characters and good track records shall be absorbed.
Signed:
Pastor Tanimola Tunde Samson
Ondo State Commandant,
Eagle Crime Awareness and Prevention Initiatives.
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