He urged the state government to deploy operatives of the Amotekun Corps, the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies to schools across the state.
The police command in Ondo says it rescued a 26-year-old woman kidnap victim and arrested four suspects linked to the abduction in Owo.
Mr Obi advocated holistic approach to addressing insecurity.
Mr Idowu noted that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing suspects.
The governor said that the gathering was to thank God for the outgone year and to seek divine guidance for the new year.
Mr Adeleye said the 39 suspects arrested were fleeing to Ondo State after the recent United States–backed military strike against ISIS terrorists in Northern Nigeria.
“This will be done in partnership with the law enforcement agencies, the police, and immigration.
The special operation, tagged “Operation Lewonjade,” covered key boundary points between Ondo, Ekiti, and Osun.
Adekunle Omoyele, the commander of the Osun Amotekun Corps, escaped an assassination attempt after an ambush by gunmen in Osogbo on Monday.
The command said the suspects were arrested across the 18 local government areas of the state.
