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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, has warned newly installed Mogajis and Baales against compromising the security of their communities, urging them to remain vigilant and work closely with security agencies to protect lives and property.

Ladoja gave the charge during the installation of new traditional chiefs in Ibadan, stressing that the responsibilities attached to traditional titles go beyond ceremony and prestige.

The monarch said community and family heads occupy strategic positions in the grassroots security architecture because of their proximity to residents and their knowledge of activities within their domains.

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He urged the traditional leaders to share useful intelligence with security agencies and maintain effective communication with neighbouring communities to prevent criminal activities from taking root.

According to the Olubadan, insecurity remains one of the major challenges confronting Nigeria, making it necessary for traditional institutions to play a more active role in maintaining peace.

Ladoja also warned the chiefs against involvement in unlawful activities, particularly land grabbing, which he described as a growing threat to peace and security in Ibadan.

He said any traditional title holder found engaging in criminal or nefarious activities risked sanctions, stressing that those occupying traditional positions must serve as credible representatives of the Olubadan-in-Council.

The monarch further encouraged the new chiefs to sensitise young people in their communities about opportunities to join recognised security agencies, including the Nigeria Police Force, Armed Forces and Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps.

The call is part of Ladoja’s broader push for stronger community-based security structures in Ibadan. In March, he similarly charged 14 Mogajis and eight Baales to take the security of their communities seriously, describing security as a collective responsibility.

The Olubadan’s position also aligns with recent efforts to strengthen cooperation between traditional institutions and security agencies in Oyo State.

Traditional leaders have increasingly been encouraged to provide timely information to the police and other security organisations, particularly as authorities seek to prevent kidnapping, land-related violence and other criminal activities at the community level.

Ladoja maintained that the authority conferred by traditional titles must be matched by responsibility, integrity and commitment to the wellbeing of the people.

He urged the newly installed Mogajis and Baales to regard the safety of residents as one of their primary responsibilities and to avoid actions capable of undermining public confidence in the traditional institution.

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