The Chairman of Offa Local Government, Kwara State, Hon. Sulaiman Olatunji Laaro Omituntun, has unveiled a community-based security outfit known as Alale Offa, aimed at strengthening grassroots safety across the council area.
The unveiling ceremony took place at the Offa Local Government Secretariat in Kwara State on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, where the chairman formally introduced the initiative as part of efforts to improve the local security architecture.
He also handed over 20 operational motorcycles to the newly recruited operatives to enhance mobility and effective security patrols across communities within the local government.
The development was confirmed by the Chief Press Secretary to the chairman, Comrade Azeez Babatunde Abiola (Adigun).
He said the initiative formed part of Hon. Sulaiman Olatunji Laaro Omituntun’s broader strategy to ensure Offa remains safe, secure and peaceful.
He added that another batch of recruits would soon be unveiled to further reinforce security operations in the area.
Adigun said, “a total of 100 personnel were inaugurated as the first batch of the security outfit, with assurances that additional batches would be recruited to further strengthen the coverage and effectiveness of the initiative.
“Omituntun said the establishment of Alale Offa was part of his administration’s proactive measures to guarantee the safety of lives and property in Offa, while complementing existing security agencies.
“In our continuous resolve to guarantee the safety of lives and property, I formally unveiled a community-based security initiative tagged Alale Offa, which a bold step that reaffirms our commitment to taking primary responsibility for grassroots security across Offa Local Government,” he said.
He added that the initiative aligned with the broader security vision of the Kwara State Government, noting that peace and stability were essential to sustainable socio-economic development.
Omituntun commended the Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq (CON), for his dedication to strengthening the state’s security framework and for supporting community-led security initiatives.
He also inspected a guard of honour mounted by operatives of the newly inaugurated Kwara State Security Initiative, Offa Command, popularly known as Alale Offa.
The Divisional Police Officer, Offa Division, CSP Omoruyi Nwagboe, charged the operatives to perform their duties with diligence and professionalism, urging them to strictly observe approved operational guidelines and remain within their scope of operations.
He praised Governor AbdulRazaq for his sustained support for grassroots security programmes and applauded the council chairman for prioritising the safety and security of Offa residents.
According to Comrade Adigun, Omituntun said the presentation of 20 motorcycles would improve mobility, shorten response time and guarantee effective patrol across communities.
He prayed that Alale Offa would guide, guard and strengthen the operatives in the faithful execution of their mandate.
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