Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde has deployed operatives of the Amotekun security outfit to Ibarapa Local Government Area of the state as part of efforts to curb tension in the area.
The Governor made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
He explained that the move was made after meeting with stakeholders including the newly deployed Police Commissioner in the state, Ngozi Onadeko.
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The governor revealed that he would redeploy 200 members of the Oyo State Western Nigeria Security Network, codenamed Amotekun to kidnapping/banditry hotspots in the Ibarapa and Oke-Ogun zones.
He added that continuous dialogue will be maintained with members of the community by holding town hall meetings and bringing together residents and security agencies to talk about resolving issues through dialogue and effective community policing.
Makinde stated that there will be documentation of foreigners, especially those who are working in mines, saying this will ensure that only those with legitimate interests remain in Oyo.
See his full statement below:
Following the meeting held with representatives of Igangan, Ibarapaland which was attended by security stakeholders including the recently appointed Commissioner of Police, Oyo State, Mrs. Ngozi Onadeko, our administration has come up with a security strategy for that zone: pic.twitter.com/S17XuZkRUi
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) January 27, 2021
These operatives will launch missions to rid the forests of criminals. They will be presenting daily reports of their activities to me in the short run and periodic reports in the long run.
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) January 27, 2021
Documentation of Foreigners
As stated in an earlier press conference, we will proceed with the documentation of foreigners, especially those who are working in mines. This will ensure that only foreigners who have legitimate interests in Oyo State remain within our territory.— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) January 27, 2021
We have directed the Amotekun Corps to continue collaborating with ‘Operation Burst’ and local vigilante groups in enforcing this law.
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) January 27, 2021
Collaboration with Federal Security Agencies
Our administration will continue to support the police and other federal security agencies posted to the state in the discharge of their duties.— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) January 27, 2021
We have started the process of prosecuting all suspects arrested for criminal activities in Ibarapa and the Oke-Ogun zones of the state in connection with the ongoing tensions in the area.
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) January 27, 2021
We remain resolute in our commitment to protect the lives and properties of residents of our dear state.
— Seyi Makinde (@seyiamakinde) January 27, 2021
