BREAKING: Akeredolu Mandates Usage Of CCTV In Churches, Others After Owo Attack

The governor of Ondo State, Rotimi Akeredolu, has mandated the compulsory installation and use of CCTV devices in all public and private institutions, through an Executive Order.

According to him, the move became imperative in the light of the increased spate of insecurity in the country and the need to ensure security of lives and properties in all public and private institutions and centres throughout the state.

Making the announcement via his Twitter handle, the governor said, “Pursuant to Section 176 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have signed an Executive Order for the compulsory installation and use of CCTV devices in all public and private institutions in Ondo State.”

Pursuant to Section 176 (2) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I have signed an Executive Order for the compulsory installation and use of CCTV devices in all public and private institutions in Ondo State. pic.twitter.com/0iiXV1MmIF

— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) June 25, 2022

On June 5, some gunmen stormed St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, during mass and killed 40 worshippers.