The Aareonakakanfo of Yorubaland, Gani Adams, has urged South-West governors to remain vigilant and establish robust security measures to protect the region.
This call follows a recent alarm raised by Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde about the influx of bandits fleeing military operations in the North-West.
In a statement released by his Special Assistant on Media, Mr. Kehinde Aderemi, Adams described the governor’s warning as valid and requiring immediate action. He highlighted the persistent insecurity across the country and the need for proactive steps.
“The alarm raised by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State was a wake-up call for all the governors in the South West. I raised a similar alarm last year, and nothing was done. It is sad that up to the present time, nothing has really changed, except that insecurity is increasing by the day,” Adams said.
Adams emphasised that the South West Security Stakeholders Group and other groups under his leadership have been working tirelessly to ensure the region’s safety. However, he pointed out that the current situation demands a more urgent and comprehensive approach.
“But now that Governor Makinde has raised the alarm, there is a need for an urgent approach to address the situation before it gets out of hand. So, I urge governors in the South West to be vigilant and do the needful by addressing the security situation in their respective states before it is too late. We will resist any attempt to turn Yoruba land into bandits and kidnappers’ foothold,” Adams added.
