Osun State governor, Mr Gboyega Oyetola on Wednesday assured of his government’s continued support to security agencies in the state, declaring that there is no hiding place for criminals in the state.

He said the administration was poised to raise the bar of security by providing necessary logistics and security architecture that will enable the security operatives to perform their duties efficiently, effectively and diligently.

Oyetola made these known while commissioning the newly built 12 One Bedroom Single Officers Quarters, at the 209 Quick Response Group (QRG) Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Base, Ipetu-Ijesa.

While soliciting for the continued support and cooperation of the security agencies, he said the state would continue to work in partnership with relevant security agencies and stakeholders to strengthen security and ensure maximum protection of lives and property of the citizenry.

Oyetola maintained that the inauguration of the 12 One Bedroom Single Officers Quarters, is a clear demonstration of the interest the Air Force boss has in his officers and men, adding that the attention being given to the welfare of Air Force officers and men is, therefore, a huge contribution to the nation’s military strength and capacity.

According to him, “it is on the basis of this realisation that I would like to salute the vision and leadership of the Chief of Air Staff and appreciate his contributions to the security needs of the nation”, stressing that the state had been working in collaboration with other South-West states to enhance the security architecture in the region.

“I thank President Muhammadu Buhari for approving the establishment of an Air Force Base in Ipetu Ijesa to promptly respond to emerging security challenges in the South Western part of the country and for providing the necessary support to sustain the operations of the Base.

“I also understand that very soon, a Regimental Centre Annex to train Special Forces personnel will come on stream here. I would like to thank the Chief of Air Staff for considering Osun for this all-important centre. I solicit the continued support of the Nigerian Air Force in our resolve to keep the Region and our people safe,” Oyetola remarked.

In his address, Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar, commended Governor Oyetola and President Muhammadu Buhari for being supportive to the Force in its quest to provide adequate security in the country.

Abubakar who was represented by the Chief of Policy and Plans, Nigerian Air Force Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal Napoleon Bali Rinkap, pledged that the Force will re-double its efforts at ensuring the security of lives and property of the citizens.

He said the 209 QRG Ipetu Ijesa was established to serve as a support and training base for jungle awareness training for Special Forces and jungle survival training for NAF pilots.