Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke has approved a Joint Security Task Force to strengthen response to security threats following recent alerts in the state.

The decision was reached at a State Security Council meeting chaired by Deputy Governor Kola Adewusi, with the Commissioner of Police and other security commanders in attendance.

The Governor also said it will provide logistics to support the task forces while security agencies have been placed on 24-hour alert and residents are urged to remain vigilant around schools, churches, mosques and share timely intelligence with security authorities.

The police, DSS and Ministry of Justice will also collaborate on investigation and prosecution of suspects.