South West Group of Online Publishers (SWEGOP), on Saturday, cautioned Nigerians to stop raising the false alarm and spreading unfounded rumours, especially on the social media.

The online news publishers, also called on the governments at all levels, including all the concerned stakeholders to collaborate and intensify efforts at ensuring the safety of lives and property in the country.

Contained in a statement signed by the Chairman of the group, Mr. Olayinka Agboola, the online news publishers noted that social media is awash with pieces of information that are not only unfounded but also detrimental to the peaceful coexistence of the society.

“We need to conceal information about security strategies at our disposal to enhance effective operation of the security operatives rather than embellishing and spreading it on social media,” the statement said.

SWEGOP, however, lauded the South-West Governors for their proactiveness in addressing insecurity in the region.

The group acknowledged the efforts of the Amotekun operatives in complementing the major security agencies’ efforts at ensuring that peace reigns in the Southwest Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the group regretted the killings in Igangan, a town in Oyo State and other parts of the country, urging the government at both the state and the federal levels to be firmer in their approach to security matters in their respective jurisdictions.

“Governments, traditional institutions and all those concerned with security issues in Nigeria should rise to the challenges and take decisive steps that will restore peace and sanity. They should work to stop the rate at which lawlessness is gaining grounds in the nation,” SWEGOP submitted.

The post ‘Raising False Alarm Won’t Help End Insecurity’- SWEGOP Cautions Nigerians first appeared on MegaIcon Magazine.

The post ‘Raising False Alarm Won’t Help End Insecurity’- SWEGOP Cautions Nigerians appeared first on MegaIcon Magazine.

SWEGOP also promised to do its best towards keeping the people in the region informed on the activities of Amotekun when the project eventually takes off officially.

While congratulating the governors of the Southwest states on the bold move to establish the Western Nigeria Security Network, SWEGOP’s chairman, Mr. Olayinka Agboola on Friday at the special luncheon organized by the group in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital implored the governors to make haste while the sun is still shinning.

Speaking further, Agboola urged other security organisations to cooperate with the governors to make Amotekun project to achieve its purposes.

“I will, however, implore them to make haste while the sun is still shinning. It is taking too long for them to activate the project. It is not rocket science. They should match action with words. Procrastination can dampen the spirit of our people. Our governors need to move faster,” he added.

The post SWEGOP raises concern on Amotekun project first appeared on MegaIcon Magazine.

The post SWEGOP raises concern on Amotekun project appeared first on MegaIcon Magazine.