Sagbama Acting Chairman Attends Strategic Security Meeting With CJTF, Traditional Rulers

The Acting Chairman of Sagbama Local Government Area, Hon. (Mrs) Diepriye Roseline Yankee-Robinson, on Saturday attended a familiarization and collaboration meeting between the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Bayelsa State Command, traditional leaders and community leaders in Sagbama.

The meeting, convened by the Paramount Ruler of Sagbama Community, HRH Magbisa Moses Ojo, was held at his palace, and attended by the Bayelsa State Commander of the CJTF, Womotimi Gabriel Apiangolo, other officers, traditional leaders, women, and others.

Addressing the gathering, Commander Apiangolo thanked the paramount ruler, council of chiefs, the council chairman, and other stakeholders for the warm reception accorded his team.

He explained that the CJTF is a community-based security architecture established to work collaboratively with other security agencies and community leaderships in addressing security challenges across board.

He noted that Sagbama LGA remains a priority area for the task force, stressing that effective collaboration among traditional institutions, the local government council and security agencies is essential to maintaining peace and order in communities.

In her remarks, the Acting Council Chairman, Mrs Yankee-Robinson expressed appreciation to the paramount ruler for convening the strategic meeting, describing peace and security as a major priority of her administration in the local government area.

She said, as the chairman of the local government council and chief security officer of the LGA, she would continue to work closely with traditional rulers, security agencies and community stakeholders to address security concerns in the local government area.

The council chairman further emphasized that security is a collective responsibility, urging citizens to actively participate in efforts to protect their communities and promote peaceful coexistence.

The Paramount Ruler, HRH Magbisa Moses Ojo, similarly described security as a collective responsibility and thanked the council chairman for her participation.

He prayed for wisdom, courage and strength for Mrs Yankee-Robinson as she continues to pilot the affairs of Sagbama Local Government Council.

Office of the Acting Chairman, Sagbama Local Government Area
19th September, 2026